Name: Mediterranean Steak Bowl
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1 lb sirloin steak, about 1-inch thick; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tablespoon lemon juice, fresh; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; ½ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon 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 and squeezed dry; 1 tablespoon lemon juice, fresh; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped; 3 tablespoons olive oil (for vinaigrette); 2 tablespoons lemon juice, fresh (for vinaigrette); 1 teaspoon honey (omit for Whole30); 1 garlic clove, minced (for vinaigrette); ½ teaspoon dried oregano (for vinaigrette)

Description

A delightful blend of flavors featuring marinated sirloin steak over a bed of grains with fresh vegetables, olives, and feta cheese, topped with tzatziki and lemon vinaigrette.

Ingredients

Scale

1 lb sirloin steak, about 1-inch thick
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon lemon juice, fresh
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried thyme
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon 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 and squeezed dry
1 tablespoon lemon juice, fresh
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
3 tablespoons olive oil (for vinaigrette)
2 tablespoons lemon juice, fresh (for vinaigrette)
1 teaspoon honey (omit for Whole30)
1 garlic clove, minced (for vinaigrette)
½ teaspoon dried oregano (for vinaigrette)

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Instructions

Mix the marinade ingredients in a bowl. Coat the sirloin steak with the mixture and let it marinate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 4 hours.
Prepare the tzatziki by mixing the yogurt, grated cucumber, lemon juice, minced garlic, dill, and season with salt and pepper. Chill in the fridge.
Whisk together the lemon vinaigrette ingredients in a separate bowl and set aside.
Heat a hot skillet on medium-high and sear the marinated steak for about 4–5 minutes per side. Let it rest for a few minutes before slicing thinly.
Assemble your bowl by layering the cooked grains, sliced steak, and toppings (tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, olives, feta, and fresh herbs). Drizzle with tzatziki and lemon vinaigrette.

Notes

Allowing the steak to marinate enhances flavor. Fresh ingredients provide vibrant color and taste. Customize grains based on dietary preferences.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Baking, Searing
Cuisine: Mediterranean

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 550
Sugar: 5g
Sodium: 800mg
Fat: 24g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 50g
Fiber: 6g
Protein: 35g
Cholesterol: 80mg