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Loaded Mediterranean Beef Power Bowl with Tzatziki & Feta Recipe

Loaded Mediterranean Beef Power Bowl with Tzatziki & Feta Recipe


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  • Author: Emily
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Mediterranean

Description

This Loaded Mediterranean Beef Power Bowl is a delicious and nutritious meal featuring seasoned ground beef, a flavorful tzatziki sauce, and a variety of fresh toppings. Perfect for a satisfying lunch or dinner.


Ingredients

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For the Ground Beef:

  • 500g ground beef
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 small onion (finely chopped)
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp coriander
  • 1/2 tsp chili flakes
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped)

For the Base:

  • 2 cups cooked rice, quinoa, or couscous
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • Pinch of salt

For the Tzatziki:

  • 1 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 cucumber (grated and squeezed dry)
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp fresh dill
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Toppings:

  • Cherry tomatoes (halved)
  • Cucumber (diced)
  • Red onion (thinly sliced)
  • Kalamata olives
  • 100g feta cheese (crumbled)
  • Fresh parsley or mint

Instructions

  1. Cook the Ground Beef: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook until soft, then add garlic. Add ground beef and cook until browned.
  2. Season the Beef: Stir in paprika, cumin, coriander, chili flakes, salt, and pepper. Add tomato paste and cook for 2–3 minutes. Finish with fresh parsley and set aside.
  3. Prepare the Base: Toss cooked rice, quinoa, or couscous with olive oil and a pinch of salt.
  4. Make the Tzatziki: In a bowl, combine Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, dill, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
  5. Assemble the Power Bowl: Add base to a bowl, then top with seasoned ground beef. Arrange tomatoes, cucumber, onion, olives, and feta around the bowl.
  6. Finish & Serve: Add generous spoonfuls of tzatziki on top. Garnish with fresh herbs and serve immediately.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 650 kcal
  • Sugar: 7g
  • Sodium: 780mg
  • Fat: 30g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 15g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 50g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 38g
  • Cholesterol: 95mg