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Mediterranean Beef Bowl with Yogurt Sauce

A delicious and healthy meal combining seasoned ground beef, fresh vegetables, and a creamy herbed yogurt sauce, perfect for lunch or dinner.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 550
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

Ground Beef
  • 1 pound ground beef Choose lean ground beef for a healthier option.
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil For cooking the beef.
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder For flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder Enhances flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika Adds depth.
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin Brings warmth.
  • Salt and pepper To taste.
  • 1 cup cooked quinoa Nutritious base.
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved For freshness.
  • 1 cucumber diced Adds crunch.
  • 1/2 red onion thinly sliced Provides contrast.
  • 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled Creamy and tangy.
  • 1/4 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced For briny touch.
  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt Base for sauce.
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped For herbal note.
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped Brightens dish.
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice For zesty finish.
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil To enrich sauce.

Equipment

  • Large Skillet
  • pot
  • Medium Bowl

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook for 5-7 minutes until browned. Drain excess fat.
  2. Add garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, ground cumin, salt, and pepper to the beef. Stir and cook for another 2 minutes.
  3. Rinse quinoa under cold water. Combine with 2 cups of water in a pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes. Fluff with a fork after cooking.
  4. In a medium bowl, combine Greek yogurt, dill, parsley, lemon juice, and olive oil. Stir until well combined and season with salt and pepper.
  5. Assemble the bowl by dividing quinoa among four bowls. Top with seasoned beef, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, feta cheese, and olives. Drizzle with yogurt sauce.

Nutrition

Calories: 550kcalProtein: 35gSodium: 800mg

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