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Mediterranean Steak Bowl

A colorful and flavorful bowl featuring seared steak, grains, fresh veggies, tangy feta, and homemade tzatziki, perfect for a quick weeknight meal or a relaxed weekend dinner.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 550
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Steak and Marinade
  • 1 lb sirloin steak (about 1-inch thick)
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice (fresh)
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
Grains and Toppings
  • 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, skip this
  • 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 clove garlic (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 clove garlic (minced)
  • ½ tsp dried oregano
  • salt & pepper (to taste)

Method
 

Preparation
  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.
Cooking
  1. Sear steak in a hot skillet 4–5 minutes per side. Let rest, then slice thinly.
Assembly
  1. Layer grains, steak, and toppings in a bowl. Add tzatziki and vinaigrette.

Notes

Store components separately in airtight containers for best texture; assemble just before serving. Can be adapted for lower carb options or dairy-free diets.