Mediterranean Steak Bowl (Printable Version)
Juicy grilled steak with crisp vegetables, herby rice, and tangy yogurt sauce—a satisfying Mediterranean-inspired meal.
# What You Need:
→ Steak & Marinade
01 - 1 lb sirloin steak
02 - 2 tbsp olive oil
03 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
04 - 1 tsp dried oregano
05 - 1 tsp smoked paprika
06 - 1/2 tsp ground cumin
07 - Juice of 1 lemon
08 - Salt & pepper, to taste
→ Rice
09 - 1 cup basmati rice
10 - 2 cups water
11 - 1 tbsp olive oil
12 - 1/4 tsp salt
13 - Zest of 1 lemon
14 - 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
→ Vegetables & Toppings
15 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
16 - 1 cucumber, diced
17 - 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
18 - 1/2 cup kalamata olives, pitted and halved
19 - 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
20 - 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
→ Yogurt Sauce
21 - 3/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
22 - 1 tbsp lemon juice
23 - 1 tbsp olive oil
24 - 1 garlic clove, finely grated
25 - 2 tbsp chopped fresh dill
26 - Salt & pepper, to taste
# How to Make It:
01 - Whisk together olive oil, minced garlic, oregano, paprika, cumin, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Coat the steak thoroughly and marinate for at least 15 minutes, up to 2 hours refrigerated.
02 - Rinse basmati rice under cold water until water runs clear. Combine rice, water, olive oil, and salt in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 12-15 minutes until liquid is absorbed. Fold in lemon zest and parsley, fluff with a fork.
03 - Preheat grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Remove steak from marinade and cook 3-4 minutes per side for medium-rare, adjusting time for desired doneness. Let rest 5 minutes before slicing thinly against the grain.
04 - Combine Greek yogurt, lemon juice, olive oil, grated garlic, chopped dill, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Whisk until smooth and creamy. Refrigerate until serving.
05 - Divide herbed rice among four bowls. Arrange sliced steak, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, olives, feta cheese, and fresh parsley on top. Drizzle generously with yogurt sauce and serve immediately.
# Expert Tips:
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- Everything comes together in under 45 minutes but tastes like you spent all day cooking
- The yogurt sauce is one of those magical additions that makes every single bite sing
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- Letting the steak rest after cooking is absolutely crucial, or all those juices will end up on your cutting board instead of in your bowl
- The yogurt sauce tastes significantly better if you make it at least 30 minutes ahead
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- Pat your steak completely dry before marinating to get better sear marks
- If the yogurt sauce seems too thick, thin it with a teaspoon of water or more lemon juice