Description
Mediterranean Steak Bowls are a vibrant and healthy meal featuring marinated flank or sirloin steak served over your choice of brown rice, quinoa, or couscous. Topped with fresh cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, Kalamata olives, crumbled feta cheese, and a zesty lemon garlic dressing, this dish offers a delicious blend of flavors with optional creamy hummus or tzatziki. Perfect for a quick dinner or meal prep, it’s a protein-packed bowl full of Mediterranean goodness.
Ingredients
Scale
Steak and Marinade
- 1 ½ pounds flank or sirloin steak, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Grain Base
- 2 cups cooked brown rice, quinoa, or couscous
Vegetables and Toppings
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- ½ red onion, thinly sliced
- ½ cup Kalamata olives, sliced
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
- ½ cup hummus or tzatziki (optional)
- Fresh parsley or mint for garnish
Lemon Garlic Dressing
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Marinate the Steak: In a bowl, toss the thinly sliced steak with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, dried oregano, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Allow the meat to marinate for at least 15 minutes to absorb the flavors deeply.
- Prepare the Lemon Garlic Dressing: While the steak marinates, whisk together 2 tablespoons olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, dried oregano, and salt and pepper in a small bowl. Set aside to let the flavors meld.
- Cook the Steak: Heat the remaining tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated steak slices and cook for 2–3 minutes per side until nicely browned and cooked to your preferred doneness. Remove from heat and allow the steak to rest briefly to retain juices.
- Assemble the Bowls: Evenly divide the cooked grains among 4 bowls. Top each bowl with the cooked steak, halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, sliced red onion, Kalamata olives, and crumbled feta cheese. Add a spoonful of hummus or tzatziki if desired for extra creaminess.
- Dress and Garnish: Drizzle the lemon garlic dressing over each bowl and garnish with fresh parsley or mint. Serve the bowls warm or chilled based on your preference for a flavorful, balanced meal.
Notes
- For extra smoky flavor, grill the steak instead of pan-searing it.
- This bowl is excellent for meal prep — store the steak, grains, and vegetables separately and assemble just before eating to keep freshness.
- Use gluten-free grains like brown rice or quinoa to keep the recipe gluten-free.
- Adjust seasoning and dressing quantity according to personal taste preferences.
