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Delicious Greek Ground Beef Bowl with fresh vegetables and feta cheese.

Greek Ground Beef Bowl

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  • Author: Molly
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Description

A healthy, filling dinner option featuring spiced ground beef, fresh veggies, and homemade tzatziki, perfect for busy weeknights.

Ingredients

Main Bowl Ingredients

  • 1 pound Ground beef (lean) (About 85-93% lean is ideal.)
  • 1 tablespoon Olive oil (Just a little for the pan.)
  • 1 medium Yellow onion, diced (Adds sweetness to the dish.)
  • 3 cloves Garlic, minced (Enhances flavor.)
  • 1 tablespoon Dried oregano, (For Greek flavor.)
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Salt (To taste.)
  • 1 teaspoon Black pepper (To taste.)
  • 2 cups Cooked rice, quinoa, or cauliflower rice (Choose your base.)
  • 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, sliced
  • 1 cup Cucumber, chopped
  • 1/2 medium Red onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 cups Romaine or spinach (For freshness.)
  • 1/2 cup Feta cheese, crumbled (Optional, add for saltiness.)
  • 1/2 cup Kalamata olives (Optional but enhances flavor.)

Quick Homemade Tzatziki

  • 1 cup Greek yogurt (For the base of the sauce.)
  • 1/2 cup Grated cucumber (Squeeze out extra water.)
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon juice (Adds brightness.)
  • 1 clove Garlic, minced (For flavor.)
  • 1 teaspoon Dill (Fresh or dried.)
  • 1 teaspoon Salt (To taste.)
  • 1 tablespoon Olive oil (A drizzle to finish the sauce.)

Instructions

Prep the Tzatziki

  1. In a bowl, mix Greek yogurt, grated cucumber (squeezed dry), lemon juice, garlic, dill, salt, and a tiny drizzle of olive oil. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Refrigerate while preparing the rest.

Cook the Beef

  1. Heat a skillet with olive oil. Add diced onion and cook until softened, about 3-5 minutes.
  2. Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
  3. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up as it cooks. Drain excess grease if necessary.

Season the Beef

  1. Stir in oregano, paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper. If the pan looks dry, add a small splash of water and scrape up the browned bits for flavor.

Assemble the Bowls

  1. In each bowl, start with a base of rice, quinoa, or greens. Add the warm beef, followed by cucumbers, tomatoes, red onion, feta, and olives.
  2. Finish with a generous spoonful of tzatziki.

Notes

For meal prep, cook the beef and prepare tzatziki in advance, storing ingredients separately to maintain freshness. Avoid making tzatziki too watery by squeezing excess moisture from the cucumber.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: dinner, Main Course
  • Cuisine: Greek, Mediterranean

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