Description
A cozy Mediterranean Steak Bowl filled with marinated steak, crisp vegetables, and creamy tzatziki for a wholesome weeknight dinner.
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)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 cucumber (diced)
- ½ red onion (thinly sliced)
- ½ cup kalamata olives (pitted)
- ⅓ cup feta cheese (crumbled; optional)
- ¼ cup fresh herbs (parsley or dill, chopped)
- 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)
- 3 tbsp olive oil (for vinaigrette)
- 2 tbsp lemon juice (fresh)
- 1 tsp honey (omit for Whole30)
- 1 garlic clove (minced)
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- Salt & pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Start by mixing the marinade ingredients: olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper. Coat the steak completely and let it marinate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 4 hours for maximum flavor.
- Prepare the tzatziki sauce. In a bowl, mix together Greek yogurt, grated cucumber (squeezed dry), lemon juice, minced garlic, chopped dill, salt, and pepper. Chill in the fridge while you finish the steak bowl.
- Whisk together the vinaigrette by combining olive oil, lemon juice, honey (if using), minced garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Heat a skillet over high heat and sear the marinated steak for 4-5 minutes on each side until cooked to your desired doneness. Let it rest for a few minutes before slicing thinly against the grain.
- Assemble your Mediterranean steak bowl by layering the cooked grains as the base, then adding the sliced steak on top. Finish with roasted chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, sliced red onion, kalamata olives, and feta cheese. Drizzle generously with tzatziki and vinaigrette.
Notes
Store leftover components in separate airtight containers. The steak will last about 3 days, while the tzatziki is best used within 2 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 80mg