Name: Mediterranean Steak Bowl
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 50 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; for vinaigrette); 1 tsp honey (omit for Whole30); 1 garlic clove (minced; for vinaigrette); ½ tsp dried oregano (for vinaigrette); Salt & pepper (to taste; for vinaigrette)

Description

A flavorful and customizable Mediterranean Steak Bowl featuring marinated steak, fresh vegetables, grains, and creamy tzatziki sauce.

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; for vinaigrette)
1 tsp honey (omit for Whole30)
1 garlic clove (minced; for vinaigrette)
½ tsp dried oregano (for vinaigrette)
Salt & pepper (to taste; for vinaigrette)

Instructions

Mix the marinade ingredients: olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Coat the steak and let it marinate for 30 minutes to 4 hours.
Prepare the tzatziki sauce by combining Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, lemon juice, minced garlic, dill, salt, and pepper. Chill it in the fridge.
In a separate bowl, whisk together all vinaigrette ingredients: olive oil, lemon juice, honey, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper.
Heat a skillet and sear the marinated steak for about 4–5 minutes on each side.
Let the cooked steak rest for a few minutes before slicing it thinly.
Layer the bowl with grains, sliced steak, and toppings like cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, olives, feta cheese, and fresh herbs.
Drizzle with tzatziki and vinaigrette. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Notes

Marinate the steak longer for deeper flavor. Feel free to customize grains and toppings.

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Searing
Cuisine: Mediterranean

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl
Calories: 450
Sugar: 6g
Sodium: 600mg
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Unsaturated Fat: 12g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 42g
Fiber: 8g
Protein: 30g
Cholesterol: 70mg

Keywords: steak bowl, Mediterranean, healthy recipe, customizable, meal prep