Description
Transport your taste buds to the Mediterranean with this vibrant Beef Bowl topped with a creamy Herbed Yogurt Sauce. This dish features tender ground beef seasoned with aromatic spices, colorful fresh vegetables, and a zesty yogurt dressing that brings everything together. Perfect for busy weeknights or festive gatherings, this easy-to-make bowl is a delightful combination of flavors and textures that will impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium cucumber, diced
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup cooked quinoa or rice
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
- ¼ cup fresh mint, chopped
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients. Chop cucumbers, tomatoes, and onions into bite-sized pieces.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned and crumbly.
- Stir in minced garlic, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook for about 5 minutes until well combined.
- While beef is cooking, prepare quinoa or rice according to package instructions.
- In a bowl, mix Greek yogurt with lemon juice, parsley, mint leaves, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- In serving bowls or one large bowl, layer quinoa or rice first. Top with the beef mixture and fresh veggies. Drizzle herbed yogurt sauce over the top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 340g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 85mg