Description
Discover the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean with this easy-to-make Mediterranean Steak Bowl Recipe. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or meal prep, this dish combines tender grilled sirloin with fresh veggies, creamy tzatziki, and nutritious grains. Customizable to suit various dietary needs, it offers a delightful balance of protein, healthy fats, and fiber-rich ingredients. Each bite is a burst of flavor that will transport you to the sun-soaked shores of Greece.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb sirloin steak
- 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
- 2 tbsp lemon juice (fresh)
- 1 tsp honey (omit for Whole30)
- 1 garlic clove (minced)
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- salt & pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Marinate the steak: Combine olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Coat the steak and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Prepare tzatziki sauce: Mix Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, lemon juice, minced garlic, dill, salt, and pepper in a separate bowl. Chill until ready to serve.
- Cook the steak: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the marinated steak for about 4–5 minutes per side. Let it rest before slicing thinly.
- Assemble your bowl: Layer cooked grains at the bottom of serving bowls and top with sliced steak and assorted toppings like tomatoes, cucumber, onion, olives, feta cheese (if using), and fresh herbs. Drizzle with tzatziki sauce.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 350g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg