Description
A quick and flavorful Mediterranean steak bowl featuring tender, juicy beef paired with fresh veggies and a simple base, ready in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound flank steak or skirt steak
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced (about 1 tablespoon)
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 medium cucumber, diced (about 200g / 7 oz)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved (about 150g / 5.3 oz)
- ½ small red onion, thinly sliced (about 50g / 1.8 oz)
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped (about 10g / 0.35 oz)
- 2 cups cooked jasmine rice or quinoa (about 400g / 14 oz)
- ½ cup tzatziki sauce (120ml / 4 fl oz), optional
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and pepper. Add the flank steak and coat it well. Let it sit at room temperature while you prep the veggies and cook the rice.
- Cook the rice or quinoa according to package instructions, about 15 minutes.
- Dice the cucumber, halve the cherry tomatoes, thinly slice the red onion, and chop the parsley. Toss the veggies together in a bowl with a pinch of salt and a drizzle of olive oil. Set aside.
- Heat a large cast iron skillet or heavy-bottomed pan over medium-high heat until very hot. Add a little olive oil, then lay the steak in the pan. Do not move it for 3-4 minutes to form a crust. Flip and cook another 3-4 minutes for medium rare. Remove the steak and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing thinly against the grain.
- Divide the cooked rice or quinoa among bowls. Top with sliced steak, the fresh veggie mix, and a generous spoonful of tzatziki sauce. Sprinkle with extra parsley or a squeeze of lemon if desired.
- Serve immediately while the steak is warm and juicy.
Notes
Rest the steak for 5 minutes before slicing to keep it juicy. Use high heat for searing to get a nice crust. Slice thinly against the grain for tenderness. Extra marinade can be used as dressing. This recipe is meal prep friendly and can be customized with different proteins or grains.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1/4 of
- Calories: 480
- Sodium: 420
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Carbohydrates: 40
- Fiber: 5
- Protein: 35
Keywords: Mediterranean steak bowl, quick dinner, flank steak recipe, healthy steak bowl, easy weeknight meal, tzatziki, fresh veggies, beef bowl