Description
This Mediterranean Steak Bowl is a perfect combination of juicy, marinated steak, fresh vegetables, creamy tzatziki, and fluffy grains. It’s vibrant, flavorful, and easy to prepare, making it ideal for weeknight dinners or a special weekend meal. Each bite delivers a balance of savory, fresh, and tangy flavors, with textures that make every forkful exciting. Customize with your favorite vegetables or grains, and enjoy a wholesome, Mediterranean-inspired meal at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ribeye or sirloin steak
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 cup cooked quinoa, brown rice, or couscous
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup kalamata olives, sliced
- 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley or dill, chopped
- 1/2 cup tzatziki or Greek yogurt
Instructions
- Mix olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and pepper to make the marinade. Rub over steak and let sit for at least 15 minutes.
- Cook grains according to package instructions.
- Chop vegetables and herbs while steak marinates.
- Heat a skillet on medium-high heat and sear steak 3–4 minutes per side. Rest 5–10 minutes.
- Slice steak thinly against the grain.
- Assemble bowls: grains as base, vegetables around, steak on top, finish with tzatziki, feta, olives, and fresh herbs.
- Drizzle olive oil and lemon juice over the top before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate steak longer.
- Keep vegetables crisp by adding them just before serving.
- Customize grains or protein as desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Searing / Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2–4
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 80mg