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Mediterranean Steak Bowls

Vibrant Mediterranean Steak Bowls featuring marinated flank steak, quinoa, fresh vegetables, and feta cheese - a complete, healthy meal ready in 1 hour.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Marinating Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 portions
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Mediterranean
Calories: 520

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb flank steak
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice fresh squeezed
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup quinoa or couscous
  • 2 cups water or chicken broth
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 medium cucumber diced
  • 1/2 medium red onion thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup Kalamata olives sliced
  • 1/2 cup feta cheese crumbled
  • 1/2 cup tzatziki sauce
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley or mint for garnish, optional

Equipment

  • Grill or Grill Pan
  • medium bowl
  • Large resealable bag
  • medium saucepan

Method
 

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and black pepper until fully emulsified.
  2. Place flank steak in a large resealable bag or shallow dish. Pour marinade over steak, massage to coat evenly, seal and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes up to 2 hours.
  3. Cook quinoa or couscous according to package instructions using water or chicken broth. Fluff with a fork and set aside.
  4. Heat grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Remove steak from marinade, letting excess drip off.
  5. Grill steak for 4-5 minutes per side for medium-rare, or until desired doneness is reached.
  6. Remove steak from heat and let rest for 5-10 minutes, then slice thinly against the grain.
  7. In a large bowl, combine cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and olives. Mix gently.
  8. Assemble bowls by adding cooked grain as base, topped with sliced steak, vegetable mixture, crumbled feta, and dollop of tzatziki sauce.
  9. Garnish with fresh parsley or mint if desired and serve immediately.

Notes

For deeper flavor, marinate steak overnight. Store components separately for meal prep. Substitute chicken or lamb for steak variation.