Description
This Mediterranean Steak Bowl Recipe is a fresh, protein-packed bowl with lemon-herb sirloin, crisp veggies, creamy tzatziki, and a bright lemon vinaigrette—perfect for meal prep or a fast weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
For the Steak Bowl
1 lb sirloin steak (about 1-inch thick)
3 tbsp olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp dried thyme
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
2 cups cooked grains (brown rice, quinoa, or cauliflower rice)
1 cup roasted chickpeas (optional)
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cucumber, diced
1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
1/2 cup kalamata olives, pitted
1/3 cup feta cheese, crumbled (optional)
1/4 cup fresh herbs (parsley or dill), chopped
For the Tzatziki Sauce
1 cup plain Greek yogurt (or coconut yogurt for dairy-free)
1/2 cucumber, grated and squeezed dry
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
Salt & pepper, to taste
For the Vinaigrette
3 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 tsp honey (omit for Whole30)
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 tsp dried oregano
Salt & pepper, to taste
Instructions
Marinate the steak: In a bowl, mix olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper. Coat steak well. Marinate 30 minutes (or up to 4 hours in the fridge).
Make tzatziki: Stir together yogurt, grated cucumber (squeezed dry), lemon juice, garlic, dill, salt, and pepper. Refrigerate until serving.
Make vinaigrette: Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, honey (if using), garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper until combined.
Cook the steak: Heat a skillet over medium-high. Sear steak 4–5 minutes per side (or to desired doneness). Rest 5–10 minutes, then slice thinly against the grain.
Assemble bowls: Add grains to bowls. Top with steak, tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, olives, chickpeas (optional), feta (optional), and herbs. Drizzle with tzatziki and vinaigrette.
Notes
For best flavor, marinate closer to 2–4 hours if you can.
Always rest the steak before slicing to keep it juicy.
Meal prep tip: store steak, grains, veggies, and sauces separately; assemble when ready to eat.
Dairy-free: use coconut yogurt and skip feta (or use dairy-free feta).
Whole30: use cauliflower rice, skip chickpeas, omit honey in vinaigrette, and skip feta/yogurt or use compliant alternatives.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes (+ 30 minutes marinating)
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop / Skillet
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 757 kca
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 916 mg
- Fat: 46 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 35 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 44 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 39 g
- Cholesterol: 86 mg
