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A fresh mediterranean steak bowl with sliced steak, cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, red onion, olives, feta, and creamy sauce.
Maryam

Mediterranean Lemon-Herb Steak Bowl

A vibrant and wholesome Mediterranean steak bowl featuring tender, herb-marinated sirloin steak, fluffy couscous, crisp fresh vegetables, Kalamata olives, crumbled feta, and a bright lemon-herb dressing.
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 610

Ingredients
  

For the Steak Marinade
  • 1.5 lbs sirloin steak trimmed, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
For the Couscous
  • 1 cup instant couscous
  • 1.5 cups vegetable broth or water
  • 1/4 tsp salt
For the Bowl
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 large cucumber diced
  • 1/2 red onion thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup Kalamata olives halved
  • 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
  • 2 tbsp fresh mint chopped
For the Lemon-Herb Dressing
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp fresh dill chopped (or 1 tsp dried dill)
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • pinch black pepper

Equipment

  • Large Mixing Bowl
  • Cutting board
  • Sharp knife
  • Large Skillet or Grill Pan
  • Small saucepan
  • Small Bowl or Jar

Method
 

Prepare the Steak
  1. In a large bowl, combine the trimmed and cut sirloin steak pieces with 3 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp lemon juice, red wine vinegar, minced garlic, dried oregano, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Toss well to ensure all steak pieces are coated. Let the steak marinate at room temperature for at least 15 minutes, or cover and refrigerate for up to 2 hours for deeper flavor.
Prepare Couscous and Dressing
  1. While the steak marinates, prepare the couscous. In a small saucepan, bring the vegetable broth (or water) and 1/4 tsp salt to a boil. Remove the pan from heat, stir in the instant couscous, cover with a lid, and let it stand for 5 minutes. After 5 minutes, fluff the couscous with a fork.
  2. In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, 2 tbsp lemon juice, chopped fresh dill, garlic powder, 1/4 tsp salt, and a pinch of black pepper until well combined. Set aside.
Cook Steak and Assemble
  1. Heat a large skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the marinated steak pieces in a single layer. Do not overcrowd the pan; cook in batches if necessary. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side for medium-rare, or longer for desired doneness. Remove the cooked steak from the pan and let it rest on a cutting board for a few minutes.
  2. To assemble the bowls, divide the fluffy couscous among four serving bowls. Top each with the cooked steak, halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, thinly sliced red onion, halved Kalamata olives, and crumbled feta cheese.
  3. Drizzle each bowl generously with the lemon-herb dressing. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and mint. Serve immediately and enjoy your Mediterranean Steak Bowl!

Notes

For best meal prep results, store the couscous, steak, and vegetables in separate containers, and the dressing separately. Assemble the bowl just before eating to maintain freshness and texture. Feel free to customize your bowl by adding chickpeas, roasted red peppers, or a dollop of hummus for extra flavor and substance.