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Mediterranean Steak Bowl


  • Author: admin
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free (optional)

Description

A quick and easy Mediterranean steak bowl packed with juicy steak, bright veggies, and tangy tzatziki that impresses without the fuss.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 lb sirloin steak (about 1-inch thick)
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 garlic cloves (minced)
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice (fresh)
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • 2 cups cooked grains (brown rice, quinoa, or cauliflower rice)
  • 1 cup roasted chickpeas (optional for paleo or keto)
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
  • 1 cucumber (diced)
  • ½ red onion (thinly sliced)
  • ½ cup kalamata olives (pitted)
  • ⅓ cup feta cheese (crumbled; optional for dairy-free)
  • ¼ cup fresh herbs (parsley or dill, chopped)

Tzatziki

  • 1 cup Greek yogurt (plain; coconut yogurt for dairy-free)
  • ½ cucumber (grated, squeezed dry)
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice (fresh)
  • 1 garlic clove (minced)
  • 1 tbsp fresh dill (chopped)
  • salt & pepper (to taste)

Vinaigrette

  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice (fresh)
  • 1 tsp honey (omit for Whole30)
  • 1 garlic clove (minced)
  • ½ tsp dried oregano
  • salt & pepper (to taste)

Instructions

  1. Mix marinade ingredients and coat steak. Marinate for 30 minutes to 4 hours.
  2. Mix tzatziki ingredients and chill in the fridge.
  3. Whisk together vinaigrette ingredients.
  4. Sear steak in a hot skillet for 4 to 5 minutes per side. Let rest, then slice thinly.
  5. Layer grains, sliced steak, and toppings in a bowl. Add tzatziki and vinaigrette.

Notes

You can eyeball some ingredients, but measurements are provided for accuracy. Marinating the steak adds depth of flavor.

  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Grilling, Searing
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 550
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 25g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 15g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 7g
  • Protein: 40g
  • Cholesterol: 100mg

Keywords: steak bowl, Mediterranean, easy dinner, healthy recipe