Description
Mediterranean Steak Bowl is a vibrant, customizable meal featuring marinated sirloin steak served over grains with fresh vegetables, olives, feta, and creamy tzatziki. It’s hearty yet refreshing and perfect for weeknights or meal prep.
Ingredients
For the Steak & Marinade:
1 lb sirloin steak (about 1-inch thick)
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
Salt and black pepper, to taste
For the Bowl Base:
2 cups cooked grains (brown rice, quinoa, or cauliflower rice)
1 cup roasted chickpeas (optional)
For the Toppings:
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cucumber, diced
1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted
1/3 cup feta cheese, crumbled (optional)
2 tablespoons fresh parsley or dill, chopped
For the Tzatziki:
1 cup Greek yogurt (or coconut yogurt)
1/2 cucumber, grated and squeezed dry
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
Salt and black pepper, to taste
For the Lemon Vinaigrette:
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon honey (optional)
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Whisk together marinade ingredients. Coat steak and marinate at least 30 minutes (up to 4 hours).
- Prepare tzatziki by mixing yogurt, cucumber, lemon juice, garlic, dill, salt, and pepper. Chill until serving.
- Whisk vinaigrette ingredients in a small bowl. Set aside.
- Sear steak in a hot skillet or grill pan 4–5 minutes per side, then rest before slicing thinly.
- Assemble bowls with grains, steak slices, tomatoes, cucumber, onion, olives, feta, and herbs.
- Top with tzatziki and drizzle with vinaigrette. Serve immediately.
Notes
Use cauliflower rice for a low-carb option.
Swap steak for grilled chicken, halloumi, or falafel for variation.
Skip feta or use coconut yogurt for dairy-free.
Add roasted chickpeas for extra protein and crunch.
Grilling the steak instead of pan-searing adds smoky flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Bowl
- Method: Grill or Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 95mg