Description
Escape to the sun-drenched shores of Greece with this Mediterranean steak bowl, a delightful blend of tender steak, fresh vegetables, creamy feta, and zesty dressing. Perfect for weeknight dinners or gatherings, each bite delivers a burst of flavor and vibrant colors that will impress your family and friends. Quick to prepare and easily customizable, this dish is sure to become a favorite in your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb flank or sirloin steak
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium cucumber, diced
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup cooked brown rice or quinoa
Instructions
- Marinate the Steak: Mix olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Coat the steak evenly with this mixture and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Sear the Steak: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated steak and sear each side for about 4–5 minutes until browned but juicy. Let it rest.
- Prepare Vegetables: While the steak cooks, chop cherry tomatoes and cucumber. Soak the sliced red onion in cold water for about 10 minutes.
- Cook Grains: If using rice or quinoa, cook according to package instructions while prepping other ingredients.
- Assemble Your Bowl: Start with rice or quinoa in the bowl, then layer sliced steak, tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and crumbled feta.
- Add Dressing & Serve: Drizzle leftover marinade over your assembled bowl and serve immediately with lemon wedges.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 39g
- Cholesterol: 90mg