Mediterranean Steak Bowl (Printable)
Sliced grilled steak over herbed rice with fresh Mediterranean vegetables and tangy yogurt sauce
# What You'll 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 - Combine olive oil, minced garlic, oregano, smoked paprika, cumin, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Coat steak thoroughly with the mixture and marinate for at least 15 minutes, up to 2 hours refrigerated.
02 - Rinse basmati rice under cold water until water runs clear. Transfer to a saucepan with water, olive oil, and salt. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 12-15 minutes until liquid is absorbed. Stir in lemon zest and parsley, fluff with a fork.
03 - Preheat grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Cook marinated steak 3-4 minutes per side for medium-rare doneness. Remove from heat and let rest 5 minutes before slicing thinly against the grain.
04 - Whisk together Greek yogurt, lemon juice, olive oil, grated garlic, chopped dill, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until smooth and well combined.
05 - Divide herbed rice among serving bowls. Arrange sliced steak, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, olives, feta, and parsley on top. Drizzle with yogurt sauce and serve immediately.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Everything happens in about 40 minutes but tastes like you spent all day cooking
- The steak and vegetables reheat beautifully so your tomorrows lunch will make coworkers jealous
02 -
- Slicing the steak against the grain is non negotiable unless you want it to taste like shoe leather
- The yogurt sauce needs at least 10 minutes in the fridge to let the garlic mellow out
03 -
- Pat the steak completely dry before putting it on the grill for the best sear
- Let the feta come to room temperature before sprinkling it on top