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Mediterranean Steak Bowl Recipe - Easy Healthy Dinner Under an Hour.

Mediterranean Steak Bowl

Hearty yet wholesome dinner featuring perfectly grilled sirloin steak, crisp garden-fresh vegetables, and generous swirl of homemade tzatziki all layered over base of fluffy rice or grains.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Marinating Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 4 portions
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Greek, Mediterranean
Calories: 525

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound sirloin steak about 1-inch thick
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil for marinade
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 cups cooked brown rice, quinoa, or cauliflower rice for low-carb option
  • 1 cup roasted chickpeas omit for keto or paleo
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cucumber diced
  • 1/2 red onion thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup kalamata olives pitted
  • 1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese omit for dairy-free
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley or dill chopped
  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt for tzatziki, use coconut yogurt for dairy-free
  • 1/2 cucumber grated and excess water squeezed out for tzatziki
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice for tzatziki
  • 1 clove garlic minced for tzatziki
  • 1 tablespoon fresh dill chopped for tzatziki
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil for vinaigrette
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice for vinaigrette
  • 1 teaspoon honey omit for keto or Whole30
  • 1 small clove garlic minced for vinaigrette
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano for vinaigrette

Equipment

  • Cast-iron skillet or grill pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Sharp knife
  • Cutting board

Method
 

  1. In a small bowl, mix together olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper until well combined. Place the steak in a shallow dish and pour the marinade over it, massaging it into the meat with your hands. Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes at room temperature, or cover and refrigerate for up to 4 hours for deeper flavor. If refrigerating, pull the steak out 20 minutes before cooking to bring it to room temperature for even cooking.
  2. While the steak marinates, prepare your tzatziki sauce by combining Greek yogurt, grated cucumber (with excess water squeezed out), lemon juice, minced garlic, fresh dill, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Stir until smooth and refrigerate until ready to use.
  3. Make the lemon vinaigrette by whisking together olive oil, lemon juice, honey, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Set aside. Cook your grain of choice according to package directions, and while it cooks, prep all fresh toppings by halving tomatoes, dicing cucumber, and slicing onion. Gather your olives, feta, and roasted chickpeas too.
  4. Heat a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat until very hot (you'll see wisps of smoke). Add the marinated steak and cook for 4 to 5 minutes per side for medium-rare (internal temperature of 130 to 135 degrees F), or 6 to 7 minutes per side for medium (140 to 145 degrees F). Don't move the steak around while cooking to get a beautiful sear. Once cooked, transfer to a cutting board and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing thinly against the grain.
  5. To assemble your bowls, start with about half cup of cooked grain in each serving bowl. Arrange the sliced steak and all fresh ingredients on top, including cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, olives, and chickpeas if using. Sprinkle with crumbled feta cheese and fresh herbs, then finish with a generous drizzle of lemon vinaigrette and a dollop of cool tzatziki sauce. Each bowl should have about 4 ounces of sliced steak.

Notes

Store components separately in airtight containers. Cooked steak stays fresh for up to 3 days, grains last 4 to 5 days, chopped vegetables 2 to 3 days, and tzatziki and vinaigrette up to 5 days. For keto: replace grain with cauliflower rice and omit chickpeas and honey. For paleo: skip grains, dairy, and chickpeas. For Whole30: omit grains, dairy, and honey.