35g Protein Mediterranean Beef Bowl That’s Addictively Good
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A vibrant high-protein meal bursting with fresh flavor!
- Author: Caroline Jones
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 2–3 bowls 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Low Lactose
- 1 lb sirloin or flank steak, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 2 cups cooked bulgur or brown rice
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cucumber, sliced
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup feta cheese (crumbled)
- Fresh dill (for garnish)
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh dill
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Optional: pinch of paprika for topping
- Sear the Beef: In a hot skillet, cook beef in olive oil with garlic powder, paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper until browned and cooked through.
- Prep the Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, dill, parsley, salt, and pepper.
- Build the Base: Add warm bulgur or rice to each bowl. Layer with cucumbers, tomatoes, red onion, and crumbled feta.
- Add Beef & Sauce: Pile on the cooked beef and spoon the herbed yogurt sauce right on top. Sprinkle with extra dill or paprika if desired.
- Serve It Up: Serve immediately or pack for lunches — it keeps beautifully and makes an easy high-protein lunch idea all week long.
Notes
- This recipe keeps well for meal prep.
- Adjust spices to taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 80mg