Mediterranean Steak Bowl Recipe: A Flavorful, High-Protein Meal
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, inspired by classic Greek flavors.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 minutes
- Total Time: 54 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner, Main Course
- Method: Sear / Assemble Bowl
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
- 1 lb sirloin steak (about 1-inch thick)
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 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)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- ½ red onion, thinly sliced
- ½ cup kalamata olives, pitted
- ⅓ cup feta cheese, crumbled (optional)
- ¼ cup fresh herbs (parsley or dill), chopped
- For Tzatziki: 1 cup Greek yogurt, ½ cucumber grated, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1 garlic clove minced, 1 tbsp fresh dill, salt & pepper to taste
- For Lemon Vinaigrette: 3 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tsp honey (optional), 1 garlic clove minced, ½ tsp dried oregano, salt & pepper
Instructions
- Mix marinade ingredients and coat steak. Marinate for 30 minutes to 4 hours.
- Mix tzatziki ingredients and chill in the fridge.
- Whisk together vinaigrette ingredients.
- Sear steak in a hot skillet 4–5 min per side. Let rest, then slice thinly.
- Layer grains, steak, and toppings in a bowl. Add tzatziki and vinaigrette.
Notes
- Perfect for meal prep; store in glass containers for up to 4 days.
- Dairy-free options: use coconut yogurt and omit feta.