Description
Delight in a Mediterranean Steak Bowl, where juicy marinated steak meets colorful bell peppers and red onions on a bed of fluffy quinoa or couscous. Topped with tangy feta and fresh herbs, this dish is not just a meal; it’s an experience that will impress friends and family alike. Perfect for any occasion, it’s quick to prepare yet bursting with bold flavors that create lasting memories around your dining table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb sirloin or ribeye steak
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup bell peppers (sliced)
- 1 medium red onion (sliced)
- 1 cup couscous or quinoa
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
- Fresh parsley or cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- 1. Marinate the steak: Mix olive oil, lemon juice, cumin, paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper. Coat the steak strips and let marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- 2. Prep the veggies: Slice bell peppers and red onion thinly.
- 3. Cook the steak: Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Sear the marinated steak strips for about 3–4 minutes per side until desired doneness.
- 4. Sauté the veggies: In another pan with olive oil, sauté bell peppers and onions until tender-crisp (5–7 minutes).
- 5. Prepare the base: Cook couscous or quinoa in boiling salted water according to package instructions. Fluff with a fork.
- 6. Assemble your bowls: Start with a scoop of couscous or quinoa, add sautéed veggies and steak strips, top with feta cheese, and garnish with fresh herbs.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling/Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (400g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 95mg