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Mediterranean Steak Bowls

Mediterranean Steak Bowls

Delicious Mediterranean Steak Bowls packed with protein and fresh ingredients, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine Mediterranean
Servings 4 bowls
Calories 500 kcal

Equipment

  • grill
  • pan
  • Pot
  • cutting board
  • knife

Ingredients
  

For the Steak

  • 1 pound flank steak or sirloin steak
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1 clove garlic, minced or grated
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

For the Couscous

  • 1 ¼ cups water or broth
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1 cup couscous, dry

For the Bowls

  • 1 cup hummus
  • 1 head romaine lettuce, roughly chopped
  • 1 tomato sliced
  • ½ English cucumber halved and sliced
  • ½ red onion thinly sliced
  • ½ cup kalamata olives optional
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 lemon juiced
  • ¼ cup feta cheese, crumbled
  • Fresh parsley, roughly chopped to serve

Instructions
 

Marinating the Steak

  • Start by marinating the steak. In a large bowl, add the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, minced garlic, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper and whisk until well combined. Add the flank toss to the bowl, toss to coat in the marinade, and allow to marinate for at least 20 minutes on the counter or covered for up to 12 hours in the fridge.

Preparing the Couscous

  • When you are about ready to cook the steak, prepare the couscous. Add the water and salt to a small pot, bring to a boil, then add the couscous and olive oil and stir to combine. Remove the pot from the heat, cover with a lid, and let stand for 5 minutes, then remove the lid, fluff the couscous with a fork, and set it aside.

Cooking the Steak

  • Preheat a grill, grill pan, or cast-iron skillet to medium-high heat, then add the seasoned steak and cook for 4-5 minutes on one side, then flip and cook for an additional 4-5 minutes for medium-rare, 6-7 minutes for medium, or 8-9 minutes for medium-well, or until a thermometer inserted reaches 130–135°F for medium-rare, 140–145°F for medium, or 150–155°F of medium-well. Once cooked, transfer it to a cutting board to rest for at least 5 minutes, and then slice it – against the grain – into thin strips.

Preparing the Veggies

  • While the steak is resting, chop the lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and olives (optional), add them to a large bowl, drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice, and toss to combine. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.

Assembling the Bowls

  • Once the steak is rested, the couscous is cooked, and the veggies are ready, assemble the bowls. Dividing the ingredients evenly across 4 bowls, spread the hummus across the bottom of the bowl, top with couscous, mixed vegetables, slices of steak, and then sprinkle with crumbled feta cheese and parsley.

Storing Leftovers

  • Any leftover steak and couscous can be cooled and stored in separate airtight containers for up to 4 days.

Notes

To Use Quinoa: Swap the couscous for 1 cup of quinoa. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil, add the quinoa, and cook for 15 minutes or until tender. Then drain and add to the recipe as per instructions in step #6. To Use Garlic Powder: Swap the garlic clove for ½ teaspoon garlic powder.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 35gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 8gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 2500IUVitamin C: 45mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 3mg
Keyword Healthy Dinner, Mediterranean recipes, quick meals, steak bowls, weeknight dinner
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