Name: Mediterranean Steak Bowl
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1 lb sirloin steak (about 1-inch thick); 3 tbsp olive oil (for marinade); 2 garlic cloves (minced); 1 tbsp lemon juice (fresh, for marinade); 1 tsp dried oregano (for marinade); 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, for tzatziki); 1 garlic clove (minced, for tzatziki); 1 tbsp fresh dill (chopped); Salt & pepper (to taste, for tzatziki); 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 nutritious bowl featuring marinated steak, fresh vegetables, and creamy tzatziki sauce. Customize with your choice of grains and toppings.

Ingredients

Scale

1 lb sirloin steak (about 1-inch thick)
3 tbsp olive oil (for marinade)
2 garlic cloves (minced)
1 tbsp lemon juice (fresh, for marinade)
1 tsp dried oregano (for marinade)
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, for tzatziki)
1 garlic clove (minced, for tzatziki)
1 tbsp fresh dill (chopped)
Salt & pepper (to taste, for tzatziki)
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 with this mixture 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 in another bowl. Chill in the fridge.
Whisk together all vinaigrette ingredients: olive oil, lemon juice, honey, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper in a separate bowl.
Heat a skillet until hot, then 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 your bowl with your choice of grains, sliced steak, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, olives, feta cheese, and fresh herbs.
Drizzle with tzatziki and vinaigrette. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Notes

Marinate the steak longer for deeper flavor. Customize with different proteins and grains as desired.

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Grilling
Cuisine: Mediterranean

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl
Calories: 500
Sugar: 5g
Sodium: 600mg
Fat: 30g
Saturated Fat: 8g
Unsaturated Fat: 18g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 45g
Fiber: 8g
Protein: 30g
Cholesterol: 70mg

Keywords: steak bowl, Mediterranean salad, healthy meal prep, customizable recipe, tzatziki sauce