Mediterranean Steak Bowl (Printable)
Protein-packed bowl with juicy grilled steak, fresh vegetables, herbed rice, and zesty yogurt sauce.
# What You'll Need:
→ Steak & Marinade
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→ Herbed Rice
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→ Vegetables & Toppings
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→ Yogurt Sauce
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# Steps:
01 - Combine olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, oregano, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper in a shallow dish. Add steak and coat thoroughly. Marinate for at least 15 minutes, up to 2 hours for maximum flavor penetration.
02 - Rinse rice under cold water until water runs clear. Bring 2 cups water to boil in a saucepan. Add rice and salt, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 12–15 minutes until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat, fluff with a fork, and fold in parsley, dill, and mint.
03 - Halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the cucumber, thinly slice the red onion, halve the Kalamata olives, crumble the feta cheese, and slice the roasted red peppers. Arrange all prepared toppings on a platter or in separate bowls for assembly.
04 - Whisk together Greek yogurt, lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, and chopped dill in a small bowl until smooth and creamy. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Refrigerate until serving.
05 - Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Remove steak from marinade and pat dry with paper towels. Grill for 3–4 minutes per side for medium-rare, or adjust time to reach desired doneness. Transfer to a cutting board and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing thinly against the grain.
06 - Divide herbed rice evenly among 4 bowls. Arrange sliced steak, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, olives, feta cheese, and roasted red peppers on top of the rice. Drizzle generously with yogurt sauce and serve immediately.
# Expert Tips:
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- The yogurt sauce ties everything together with a bright, creamy finish
- You can prep most components ahead and assemble when hunger strikes
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- Slicing the steak against the grain is nonnegotiable for tenderness
- Letting the meat rest before cutting keeps all the juices inside
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- A cast iron skillet gives the best sear if you do not have a grill pan
- Warm your bowls slightly before serving keeps everything hot longer