Name: Mediterranean Steak Bowl
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 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); 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 (for vinaigrette); Salt & pepper (to taste)

Description

A vibrant Mediterranean steak bowl featuring marinated sirloin steak, fresh vegetables, and a creamy tzatziki sauce, perfect for a hearty meal.

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)
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 (for vinaigrette)
Salt & pepper (to taste)

Instructions

Mix the marinade ingredients: 3 tbsp olive oil, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tsp dried oregano, 1 tsp dried thyme, ½ tsp salt, and ¼ tsp black pepper. Coat the steak with this mixture and let it marinate for 30 minutes to 4 hours.
Prepare the tzatziki by combining the Greek yogurt, ½ grated cucumber (squeezed dry), 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1 minced garlic clove, 1 tbsp fresh dill, and salt & pepper to taste. Chill in the fridge.
Whisk together the vinaigrette ingredients: 3 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tsp honey, 1 minced garlic clove, ½ tsp dried oregano, and salt & pepper to taste.
Sear the marinated steak in a hot skillet for 4-5 minutes per side, depending on your preferred doneness. Let the steak rest, then slice thinly.
Layer the cooked grains in a bowl, top with sliced steak, and arrange cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, sliced red onion, olives, and feta cheese. Finish with a drizzle of tzatziki and vinaigrette.

Notes

Let the steak marinate for several hours for best flavor. Use colorful vegetables to enhance presentation.

Prep Time: 60 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Grilling, Searing
Cuisine: Mediterranean

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl
Calories: 550
Sugar: 6g
Sodium: 800mg
Fat: 22g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Unsaturated Fat: 12g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 55g
Fiber: 10g
Protein: 30g
Cholesterol: 90mg

Keywords: steak bowl, Mediterranean recipe, healthy meal, tzatziki sauce, grains