Name: Mediterranean Steak Bowl
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1 lb sirloin steak (about 1-inch thick); 3 tbsp olive oil (plus 3 tbsp for dressing); 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); For 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); For 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)

Description

A fresh, filling Mediterranean Steak Bowl recipe featuring sliced steak, grains, and colorful vegetables, perfect for a fast family meal.

Ingredients

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1 lb sirloin steak (about 1-inch thick)
3 tbsp olive oil (plus 3 tbsp for dressing)
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)

For 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)

For 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)

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Instructions

Mix the marinade: 3 tbsp olive oil, 2 minced garlic, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tsp oregano, 1 tsp thyme, ½ tsp salt, ¼ tsp pepper. Coat steak and marinate for 30 minutes to 4 hours.
Make the tzatziki by combining yogurt, grated cucumber, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1 minced garlic clove, 1 tbsp dill, and salt & pepper. Chill.
Whisk together the vinaigrette: 3 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tsp honey (or omit), 1 minced garlic, ½ tsp oregano, salt & pepper.
Heat a skillet until very hot and sear the steak for 4–5 minutes per side for medium; increase time for well-done.
Rest the steak for 5–10 minutes, then slice thinly against the grain.
Assemble the bowls by layering grains, steak slices, roasted chickpeas (optional), tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, olives, feta, and fresh herbs. Drizzle with vinaigrette and add a dollop of tzatziki.

Notes

For a low-carb swap, use cauliflower rice. Consider serving with extra tzatziki and lemon wedges.

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

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 450
Sugar: 6g
Sodium: 300mg
Fat: 20g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Unsaturated Fat: 12g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 40g
Fiber: 5g
Protein: 35g
Cholesterol: 80mg