Mediterranean Steak Bowl Recipe
This Mediterranean Steak Bowl is a fresh and flavorful meal featuring tender marinated sirloin steak, vibrant veggies, and a creamy homemade tzatziki sauce. Served over a bed of your choice of cooked grains, it’s a balanced and satisfying dish perfect for lunch or dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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Steak and Marinade
- 1 lb sirloin steak
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Tzatziki Sauce
- 1 cup Greek yogurt (plain)
- 1 cucumber, grated and diced (for tzatziki, part may be reserved for bowl)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Bowl Assembly
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced (separate from tzatziki cucumber)
- 2 cups cooked grains (brown rice, quinoa, or cauliflower rice)
- Fresh herbs (parsley or dill), for garnish
Instructions
- Marinate the Steak: In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper. Coat the sirloin steak thoroughly with this marinade, cover, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to infuse flavors.
- Prepare the Tzatziki Sauce: Combine Greek yogurt with grated cucumber, lemon juice, minced garlic, chopped dill, salt, and pepper in another bowl. Mix well and chill until ready to serve to develop the flavors.
- Cook the Steak: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Remove steak from the marinade and cook for 4 to 5 minutes on each side until it reaches your desired level of doneness. Once cooked, let the steak rest for a few minutes before slicing thinly against the grain.
- Assemble the Bowls: Start by placing cooked grains at the base of each bowl. Arrange sliced steak on top, then add fresh vegetables such as halved cherry tomatoes and diced cucumber. Drizzle generously with the prepared tzatziki sauce and garnish with fresh parsley or dill.
Notes
- Marinating the steak for longer than 30 minutes up to 4 hours enhances the flavor even more.
- For a low-carb option, use cauliflower rice as the base.
- If fresh dill is unavailable, fresh parsley is a great alternative in the tzatziki sauce.
- Resting the steak after cooking is key to keeping it juicy and tender.
- Leftover tzatziki can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
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