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Mediterranean Steak Bowl

An easy Mediterranean steak bowl featuring grilled steak, fresh veggies, and creamy tzatziki.

Ingredients

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  • 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 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)

Tzatziki:

  • 1 cup Greek yogurt (plain; coconut yogurt for dairy-free)
  • ½ cucumber (grated, squeezed dry)
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice (fresh)
  • 1 garlic clove (minced)
  • 1 tbsp fresh dill (chopped)
  • salt & pepper (to taste)

Vinaigrette:

  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice (fresh)
  • 1 tsp honey (omit for Whole30)
  • 1 garlic clove (minced)
  • ½ tsp 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 for 4–5 minutes per side. Let rest, then slice thinly.
  5. Layer grains, steak, and toppings in a bowl. Add tzatziki and vinaigrette.

Notes

Serve warm or at room temperature. Refrigerate components separately for up to 3–4 days.

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