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Greek Steak and Quinoa Bowl

Delicious Greek Steak and Quinoa Bowl recipe with step-by-step instructions.
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 1800 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the steak and bowl base

  • 1 lb beef (cut into 1-inch cubes for even searing)
  • 12 cups spinach
  • 3 cups cooked quinoa (Ancient Harvest recommended)
  • 1 cup tomatoes (diced into 1/2-inch pieces)
  • 1 cup cucumber, diced
  • 2 tsp greek seasoning

For the dressing/marinade

  • 3 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 2 tbsp olive oil (Pompeian Robust recommended)
  • 1/2 tsp mustard
  • 1/2 tsp honey
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/4 tsp salt

For the tzatziki sauce

  • 1/2 cup yogurt (Fage Total 5% recommended)
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp pepper

Instructions
 

  • While your quinoa cooks (if not already prepared), make both sauces to maximize efficiency. For the vinaigrette, whisk together the red wine vinegar, olive oil, mustard, honey, dried oregano, and 1/4 tsp salt in a small bowl—this will be your marinade and dressing. In a separate bowl, combine the yogurt, lemon juice, lemon zest, fresh dill, minced garlic, and remaining 1/4 tsp salt and pepper to create your tzatziki sauce. Set both aside. I like to make the tzatziki at least 15 minutes ahead so the flavors have time to meld together.
  • Pat the beef cubes dry with paper towels, then toss them in a bowl with 2 tablespoons of the vinaigrette from Step 1 and the 2 tsp Greek seasoning. Let sit for at least 15 minutes (up to 2 hours for deeper flavor). Heat a cast-iron skillet or heavy-bottomed pan over medium-high heat until it reaches 375-400°F. Working in batches to avoid crowding, sear the beef cubes for 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally and basting with the remaining vinaigrette during the last 5 minutes to build a flavorful glaze. The beef should reach an internal temperature of 145-160°F depending on your doneness preference. Remove the seared beef to a plate and let rest for 3 minutes before adding to bowls.
  • While the beef sears, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and add the spinach, stirring until it wilts and turns bright green (about 2-3 minutes). Drain well in a colander, pressing gently to remove excess water. Dice the tomatoes into 1/2-inch pieces and the cucumber into similar-sized pieces. I find that cutting both vegetables at the same size helps them distribute evenly throughout the bowl and look more polished.
  • Divide the cooked quinoa from Step 1 (or prepared quinoa) evenly among serving bowls as your base. Top each bowl with a portion of the steamed spinach from Step 3, then arrange the diced tomatoes and cucumber around the bowl. Add the seared beef from Step 2 to the center of each bowl, then drizzle generously with the tzatziki sauce from Step 1. Serve immediately while the beef is still warm.