Description
A vibrant Mediterranean Steak Bowl packed with flavor, hearty grains, tender steak, and fresh veggies.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb sirloin steak (about 1-inch thick)
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 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 fresh lemon juice
- 1 garlic clove (minced)
- 1 tbsp fresh dill (chopped)
- Salt & pepper (to taste)
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp honey (omit for Whole30)
- 1 garlic clove (minced)
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- Salt & pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Prepare the Marinade: In a bowl, mix together olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper. Coat the sirloin steak in this marinade and let it sit for at least 30 minutes, or up to 4 hours for more intense flavor.
- Make the Tzatziki: In another bowl, combine the Greek yogurt (or coconut yogurt), grated cucumber, lemon juice, minced garlic, dill, and a sprinkle of salt and pepper. Mix well and chill it in the fridge while you continue with the recipe.
- Whisk the Vinaigrette: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, honey (if using), minced garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
- Cook the Steak: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the marinated steak for 4–5 minutes on each side until you reach your desired doneness. Once cooked, let it rest for about 5 minutes, then slice it thinly against the grain.
- Assemble the Bowls: Start with a base of your cooked grains in a bowl. Layer in sliced steak, roasted chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, kalamata olives, and feta cheese. Top it all with a generous drizzle of tzatziki and vinaigrette.
Notes
Let the steak rest before slicing for better juiciness. Customize your bowl with your favorite veggies.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 90mg