Description
The Mediterranean Steak Bowl is a vibrant and healthy meal that brings together juicy steak, fresh vegetables, and wholesome grains in one delightful dish. Perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep, this bowl allows you to customize your ingredients based on personal preferences and what’s in season. Bursting with Mediterranean flavors from the marinated steak and enhanced by a creamy yogurt sauce, each bite offers a satisfying blend of textures and tastes. Whether you’re hosting a casual gathering or enjoying a cozy dinner at home, this protein-packed bowl is sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound steak (ribeye, strip, or sirloin)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Sea salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 cup cooked quinoa or brown rice
- 2 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 1 cup diced cucumber
- 1 cup halved grape tomatoes
- 1/2 cup red onion (marinated)
- 1 cup diced bell pepper
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)
- Fresh parsley or dill for garnish
- 1 cup Greek yogurt (for sauce)
Instructions
- Marinate the steak: In a mixing bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, oregano, sea salt, black pepper, and optional paprika. Add the steak, coat well, and let marinate for at least 15 minutes.
- Prepare the vegetables: Dice cucumber, halve grape tomatoes, chop romaine lettuce, and thinly slice red onion. Marinate onions in lemon juice and salt for about ten minutes.
- Cook the steak: Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the marinated steak for about 4–5 minutes on each side until desired doneness is reached. Let it rest before slicing.
- Assemble the bowl: Start with quinoa or brown rice as the base; layer with romaine lettuce, cucumbers, tomatoes, bell peppers, marinated onions, olives, and sliced steak.
- Prepare the yogurt sauce: Mix Greek yogurt with lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
- Serve: Drizzle yogurt sauce over the assembled bowl and garnish with fresh herbs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (450g)
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 44g
- Cholesterol: 120mg