Description
A quick and healthy Mediterranean Steak Bowl packed with juicy grilled sirloin, fresh vegetables, and creamy tzatziki. Perfect for meal prep or a weeknight dinner, this customizable recipe is inspired by classic Greek flavors and fits a variety of dietary needs.
Ingredients
For the Steak and Marinade
- 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
For the Bowl Base
- 2 cups cooked grains (brown rice, quinoa, or cauliflower rice)
- 1 cup roasted chickpeas, optional for paleo or keto
For the Toppings
- 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
For the Tzatziki
- 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
- Salt & pepper to taste
For the Lemon Vinaigrette
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice, fresh
- 1 teaspoon honey, omit for Whole30
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Mix marinade ingredients and coat steak. Marinate for 30 minutes to 4 hours.
2. Mix tzatziki ingredients and chill in the fridge.
3. Whisk together vinaigrette ingredients.
4. Sear steak in a hot skillet 4–5 min per side. Let rest, then slice thinly.
5. Layer grains, steak, and toppings in a bowl. Add tzatziki and vinaigrette.
Notes
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
For meal prep: store each component separately for best texture.
Use cauliflower rice for low-carb, or coconut yogurt to make it dairy-free.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Main Course
- Method: Skillet or Grill
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 450g
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
