Mediterranean Steak Bowl (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Marinated Steak
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450g sirloin steak, roughly 2.5cm thick
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3 tablespoons olive oil
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2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
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1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
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1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
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1 teaspoon thyme, dried
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½ teaspoon fine salt
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¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
→ Grain Base
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2 cups cooked rice, quinoa, or cauliflower rice
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1 cup crispy roasted chickpeas (optional for extra crunch)
→ Fresh Toppings
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1 cup cherry tomatoes, sliced in half
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1 diced cucumber
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½ red onion, thinly sliced into rings
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½ cup pitted kalamata olives
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⅓ cup crumbled feta (optional)
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¼ cup parsley or dill, freshly chopped
→ Creamy Tzatziki
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1 cup plain Greek yogurt (coconut yogurt works too if dairy-free)
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½ cucumber, grated and squeezed to remove water
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1 tablespoon lemon juice
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1 garlic clove, finely chopped
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1 tablespoon dill, chopped fresh
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Salt and pepper, adjust to your liking
→ Zesty Lemon Dressing
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3 tablespoons olive oil
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2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
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1 teaspoon honey (skip if avoiding sweeteners)
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1 clove garlic, chopped
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½ teaspoon oregano (dried)
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Salt and pepper, season to taste
# Instructions:
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Stir olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Cover steak completely in this mixture, then chill in the fridge for 30 minutes up to 4 hours for the best flavor.
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Blend Greek yogurt, grated cucumber (press out the water), lemon juice, garlic, dill, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Keep it chilled till you're ready to use.
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Combine olive oil, lemon juice, honey, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Whisk until it mixes together nicely.
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Warm up a cast iron pan or a grill pan on high heat. Cook steak for 4–5 minutes per side for medium-rare. Let it rest for 5–10 minutes, then thinly slice against the grain.
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Place the cooked grains as a base in your bowl, lay steak slices and fresh toppings in separate sections, then drizzle everything with tzatziki and dressing right before eating.
# Notes:
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To prep for meals later, store the parts in separate containers and put them together when you're ready to eat. The steak works both cold and warm.