Description
Learn how to make healthy and flavorful Mediterranean Steak Bowls with juicy steak, fresh veggies, and a creamy yogurt sauce. Perfect for quick dinners, meal prep, or light lunches. Ready in under 30 minutes
Ingredients
For the Steak and Vegetables:
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1 lb steak (flank or sirloin)
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Salt and pepper, to taste
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2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
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1 cucumber, diced
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1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
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1/2 cup yellow bell pepper, diced
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1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
For the Yogurt Sauce:
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1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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1 tablespoon lemon juice
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1 garlic clove, minced
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1/4 teaspoon paprika
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1/4 teaspoon cumin
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Salt and pepper, to taste
Optional for Garnish:
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Chopped almonds or nuts of choice
Instructions
Step 1: Season and Cook the Steak
Start by seasoning your steak generously on both sides with salt and pepper.
Heat a heavy skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat until it is hot but not smoking.
Cook the steak for about 4-5 minutes per side, depending on thickness and desired doneness.
Once cooked, let the steak rest on a cutting board for at least 5 minutes before slicing.
Step 2: Prepare the Vegetables
While the steak is cooking and resting, get your vegetables ready.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, thinly sliced red onion, and diced yellow bell pepper.
Add a pinch of salt and the chopped parsley, and toss everything gently together.
Set the vegetable mixture aside so the flavors can mingle.
Step 3: Make the Yogurt Sauce
In a small bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, paprika, cumin, and a pinch of salt and pepper.
Whisk everything together until the sauce is smooth, creamy, and well blended.
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed — sometimes a little extra lemon juice brightens it even more.
Set the sauce aside until ready to serve.
Step 4: Slice the Steak
After the steak has rested, slice it thinly against the grain.
Cutting against the grain ensures the steak stays tender and juicy in every bite.
Arrange the slices neatly so they are ready for bowl assembly.
Now, you have all the components for your delicious Mediterranean Steak Bowls!
Step 5: Assemble the Bowls
Grab four serving bowls and start by layering the vegetable mixture at the bottom.
Arrange the steak slices neatly over the veggies for a beautiful presentation.
Add a generous dollop of the yogurt sauce on top of each bowl.
Sprinkle chopped almonds or your favorite nuts over the top for added crunch.
Step 6: Final Touches and Serve
Garnish with a few more fresh parsley leaves for a pop of color.
Serve the bowls warm or at room temperature, depending on your preference.
These bowls are just as delicious freshly made as they are packed for meal prep lunches.
Enjoy every fresh, flavorful bite!