Name: Mediterranean Steak Bowl
Prep time: 4 h
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 4 h 30 min
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1 lb sirloin steak (about 1-inch thick); 3 tbsp olive oil (plus more for serving); 2 garlic cloves (minced); 1 tbsp lemon juice (fresh); 1 tsp dried oregano; 1 tsp dried thyme; ½ tsp salt; ¼ tsp 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, squeezed dry); 1 tbsp lemon juice (fresh); 1 garlic clove (minced, for tzatziki); 1 tbsp fresh dill (chopped); 3 tbsp olive oil (for vinaigrette); 2 tbsp lemon juice (fresh, for vinaigrette); 1 tsp honey (omit for Whole30); 1 garlic clove (minced, for vinaigrette); ½ tsp dried oregano (for vinaigrette)

Description

A vibrant, flavor-packed dish combining sirloin steak with fresh Mediterranean ingredients, perfect for dinners and gatherings.

Ingredients

Scale

1 lb sirloin steak (about 1-inch thick)
3 tbsp olive oil (plus more for serving)
2 garlic cloves (minced)
1 tbsp lemon juice (fresh)
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp dried thyme
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp 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, squeezed dry)
1 tbsp lemon juice (fresh)
1 garlic clove (minced, for tzatziki)
1 tbsp fresh dill (chopped)
3 tbsp olive oil (for vinaigrette)
2 tbsp lemon juice (fresh, for vinaigrette)
1 tsp honey (omit for Whole30)
1 garlic clove (minced, for vinaigrette)
½ tsp dried oregano (for vinaigrette)

Instructions

Marinate the Steak: Combine 3 tablespoons of olive oil, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 tablespoon of lemon juice, dried oregano, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper in a bowl. Coat the sirloin steak with the mixture and let it marinate in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to 4 hours.
Make the Tzatziki Sauce: In a bowl, mix the Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, 1 tablespoon of lemon juice, the minced garlic clove, chopped dill, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Chill until ready to serve.
Prepare the Vinaigrette: In another bowl, whisk together 3 tablespoons of olive oil, 2 tablespoons of lemon juice, honey, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and pepper.
Sear the Steak: Heat a skillet over high heat. Sear the marinated steak for 4-5 minutes on each side or until it reaches your desired doneness. Let it rest for a few minutes before slicing.
Assemble Your Bowl: Start with a base of your choice of cooked grains. Layer on slices of steak, then add cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, red onion, kalamata olives, and feta cheese. Finally, drizzle with tzatziki and vinaigrette.

Notes

For added flavor, grill the steak instead of searing it. The tzatziki sauce can be made ahead for enhanced flavor.

Prep Time: 240 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Grilling, Searing
Cuisine: Mediterranean

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 550
Sugar: 5g
Sodium: 600mg
Fat: 30g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Unsaturated Fat: 15g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 45g
Fiber: 6g
Protein: 35g
Cholesterol: 80mg

Keywords: steak, Mediterranean, healthy dinner, grilled steak, tzatziki