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Mediterranean steak bowl with sliced sirloin, grains, vegetables, feta, olives, and tzatziki

Mediterranean Steak Bowl with Tzatziki and Feta

Mediterranean steak bowl combines tender sliced sirloin with creamy tzatziki, fresh vegetables, feta, and a bright vinaigrette for a hearty, flavorful meal that is perfect for a satisfying weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Marinating Time 4 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 5 hours
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Marinade
  • 1 lb (454 g) 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
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
Bowl
  • 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)
  • ¼ cup fresh herbs (parsley or dill), chopped
Tzatziki
  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt (coconut yogurt for dairy-free)
  • ½ cucumber, grated and squeezed dry
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
  • Salt & pepper, to taste
Vinaigrette
  • 3 tbsp olive oil, for vinaigrette
  • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tsp honey (omit for Whole30)
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • ½ tsp dried oregano
  • Salt & pepper, to taste

Method
 

Marinate the Steak
  1. Combine 3 tbsp olive oil, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tsp dried oregano, 1 tsp dried thyme, ½ tsp salt, and ¼ tsp black pepper. Coat the sirloin steak thoroughly and marinate for 30 minutes to 4 hours.
Prepare the Tzatziki
  1. Stir together the Greek yogurt, grated and squeezed cucumber, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1 minced garlic clove, 1 tbsp chopped fresh dill, and salt and pepper to taste. Refrigerate the tzatziki until ready to use.
Make the Vinaigrette
  1. Whisk 3 tbsp olive oil with 2 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tsp honey, 1 minced garlic clove, ½ tsp dried oregano, and salt and pepper to taste until combined.
Cook the Steak
  1. Heat a skillet and sear the marinated sirloin for 4–5 minutes per side. Transfer the steak from the skillet, let it rest, then slice it thinly.
Assemble
  1. Divide the cooked grains between four bowls. Add the sliced steak, roasted chickpeas if using, cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, sliced red onion, kalamata olives, crumbled feta, and chopped fresh herbs.
Serve
  1. Spoon tzatziki over each bowl and finish with a drizzle of the vinaigrette.

Notes

For food safety, cook the steak to your preferred doneness; the article gives medium-rare as 130–135°F / 54–57°C and medium as 140–145°F / 60–63°C, then rest before slicing.