Description
Mediterranean Steak Bowls are a vibrant and healthy meal featuring tender marinated flank or sirloin steak served over a bed of quinoa or rice with fresh vegetables, olives, feta cheese, and a creamy tzatziki sauce. This recipe combines robust Mediterranean flavors and is perfect for a nutritious dinner or meal prep option.
Ingredients
Scale
Steak and Marinade
- 1 pound flank or sirloin steak
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (divided)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Salad and Toppings
- 1 cup cooked quinoa or rice
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
Sauce
- 1/2 cup tzatziki sauce (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
- Marinate the Steak: In a small bowl, whisk together 1 tablespoon of olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and pepper. Rub this marinade all over the steak and let it rest for at least 20 minutes at room temperature or refrigerate for up to 8 hours for more flavor absorption.
- Cook the Steak: Heat the remaining tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Cook the steak for 4 to 5 minutes on each side until you reach your desired level of doneness. Remove from heat and let the steak rest for 5 to 10 minutes to allow juices to redistribute.
- Slice the Steak: After resting, slice the steak thinly against the grain to ensure tenderness.
- Prepare the Bowls: Divide the cooked quinoa or rice evenly among four bowls. Add sliced steak, cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, red onion slices, Kalamata olives, crumbled feta cheese, and chopped fresh parsley on top of the grains.
- Add Tzatziki Sauce and Serve: Drizzle each bowl with tzatziki sauce and serve immediately for a fresh, flavorful meal.
Notes
- For a low-carb option, substitute quinoa or rice with cauliflower rice.
- Grilling the steak instead of skillet cooking adds a smoky flavor.
- Prep the vegetables and tzatziki sauce in advance to make assembly quick and easy during busy weekdays.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop, Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
