Description
Savor the quick elegance of our Steak Bowl! Flank steak, rubbed with oregano and olive oil, is quickly seared and paired with zesty lemon quinoa.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound flank steak
- 1 cup uncooked quinoa
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1 large cucumber, diced
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- Step 1: Cook the quinoa according to package directions (usually 1 cup quinoa to 2 cups water). While the quinoa cooks, pat the flank steak dry and rub it with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, oregano, and kosher salt.
- Step 2: Heat a skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat until hot. Sear the seasoned steak for 4-6 minutes per side for medium-rare, or until your desired doneness is reached. Remove from heat and tent loosely with foil for 5 minutes.
- Step 3: While the steak rests, prepare the lemon dressing by whisking the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil with the fresh lemon juice in a small bowl. In a separate bowl, toss the diced cucumber (and any other fresh vegetables) with the dressing until lightly coated.
- Step 4: Thinly slice the rested steak against the grain into strips.
- Step 5: Assemble the bowls: Divide the warm quinoa among serving bowls, top with the lemon-dressed cucumber mixture, and arrange the sliced steak over the vegetables. Garnish generously with crumbled feta cheese before serving.
Notes
- For best meal prep, store the cooked quinoa, sliced steak, and feta separately from the lemon-dressed cucumber; combining them just before serving ensures fresh texture.
- If reheating the steak, slice it thickly and warm it gently in a moderate oven or microwave (covered with a damp paper towel) to prevent it from becoming tough.
- Boost the Mediterranean flavor and crunch of this bowl by adding fresh tomatoes, Kalamata olives, or a handful of fresh mint leaves to the cucumber mixture.
- Flank steak must be sliced *against* the grain at a slight angle after resting, as this crucial technique shortens the muscle fibers, guaranteeing tender bites.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 large bowl (approx. 450g)
- Calories: 520
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Protein: 5g