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Mediterranean Steak Bowl

A quick and healthy Mediterranean Steak Bowl with juicy grilled sirloin, fresh vegetables, and creamy tzatziki.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 1 bowl
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 540

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 1 lb sirloin steak about 1 inch thick
  • 3 tbsp olive oil divided
  • 3 tbsp lemon juice fresh, divided
  • 3 garlic cloves minced, divided
  • 1 tsp dried oregano plus 1/2 tsp for tzatziki
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 2 cups cooked grains such as brown rice, quinoa, or cauliflower rice
  • 1 cup roasted chickpeas
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 1/2 cucumbers divided (1 diced, 1/2 grated and squeezed dry)
  • 1/2 red onion thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup kalamata olives pitted
  • 1/3 cup feta cheese crumbled
  • 1/4 cup fresh herbs such as parsley or dill, chopped
  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 tbsp fresh dill chopped
  • 1 tsp honey
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Place the sirloin steak in a shallow dish. In a small bowl, whisk 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 2 minced garlic cloves, dried oregano, dried thyme, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
  2. Pour the marinade over the steak and turn to coat all sides. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  3. While the steak marinates, make the tzatziki. In a medium bowl, combine Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, remaining 1 minced garlic clove, fresh dill, remaining 2 tablespoons lemon juice, honey, 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Stir until smooth and chill in the refrigerator.
  4. Prepare the base and toppings. Cook or reheat the grains if needed. Dice 1 cucumber, halve the cherry tomatoes, thinly slice the red onion, pit and halve the olives if needed, and chop the fresh herbs.
  5. Pat the marinated steak dry with paper towels. Heat a large skillet over medium high heat and add the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil.
  6. When the oil shimmers, add the steak to the skillet and sear for 4 to 5 minutes per side, or until the outside is browned and the inside reaches your desired doneness.
  7. Transfer the steak to a cutting board and let it rest for 5 minutes, then slice it thinly across the grain.
  8. Assemble the bowls. Divide the cooked grains among 4 bowls. Top each bowl with sliced steak, roasted chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, red onion, olives, and feta.
  9. Add a generous spoonful of tzatziki to each bowl and sprinkle with fresh herbs before serving.

Notes

- For meal prep, store steak, grains, vegetables, and tzatziki in separate containers and assemble just before eating.
- Use quinoa or cauliflower rice if you prefer a lighter or gluten-free base.