Mediterranean Steak Bowls
Mediterranean Steak Bowls combine juicy steak with fresh veggies and fluffy couscous, offering a burst of flavors and nutrients perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep.
Ingredients
For the Steak Marinade
- 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
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the Couscous
- 1 1/4 cups water or broth
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 cup couscous, dry
For the Bowl Assembly
- 1 cup hummus
- 1 head romaine lettuce, roughly chopped
- 1 tomato sliced
- 1/2 English cucumber halved and sliced
- 1/2 red onion thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup kalamata olives (optional)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 lemon juiced
- 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- Fresh parsley, roughly chopped, to serve
Instructions
Marinating the Steak
- In a large bowl, add the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, minced garlic, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper. Whisk until well combined.
- Add the flank steak to the bowl, toss to coat in the marinade, and let it marinate for at least 20 minutes on the counter or cover and refrigerate for up to 12 hours.
Preparing the Couscous
- In a small pot, add water and salt, bring it to a boil, then add the couscous and olive oil.
- Stir to combine, remove from heat, cover with a lid, and let it stand for 5 minutes.
- Remove the lid and fluff the couscous with a fork, then set it aside.
Cooking the Steak
- Preheat a grill, grill pan, or cast-iron skillet to medium-high heat.
- Add the marinated steak and cook for 4-5 minutes on one side. Flip and cook for another 4-5 minutes for medium-rare, 6-7 minutes for medium, or 8-9 minutes for medium-well.
- Once cooked, transfer the steak to a cutting board and let it rest for at least 5 minutes.
- Thinly slice the steak against the grain.
Assembling the Bowls
- In a large bowl, chop the lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and olives (if using).
- Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice, and toss to combine. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed.
- Divide the ingredients evenly among four bowls, starting with hummus, then couscous, mixed vegetables, sliced steak, crumbled feta cheese, and parsley.
- Store any leftover steak and couscous in separate airtight containers for up to 4 days.
Notes
Marinate the steak for longer for added flavor. Customize your veggies based on what you have or prefer. Consider adding chickpeas or lentils to the couscous for a heartier meal.