Greek Beef Bowl

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Juicy seasoned ground beef, bright lemon rice, feta, cucumbers, tomatoes and tzatziki in one easy 35-minute dinner. High-protein bowls that hold up all week for lunches.

Prep Time15

Cook Time15

Course: Lunch or Dinner

Cuisine: Greek

Keyword: greek beef bowl, greek beef bowls

Servings:

Author: Modern Honey® - www.modernhoney.com

Ingredients

Lemon Rice:

1 1/2 cups Uncooked Basmati or Jasmine Rice (about 4 1/2 cups cooked)
1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
2 teaspoons Lemon Zest
2 Tablespoons Fresh Lemon Juice
2 Tablespoons Fresh Italian Parsley (chopped)
1 teaspoon Salt

Greek Beef:

1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
1/2 Red Onion (diced)
1 lb. Ground Beef
3 Garlic cloves (minced)
2 teaspoons Dried Oregano
1/2 teaspoon Onion Powder
1/2 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes
1 teaspoon Salt
3/4 teaspoon Pepper

Toppings:

1 large English Cucumber (sliced or diced)
10 ounces Grape or Cherry Tomatoes (sliced lengthwise)
1/2 to 1 teaspoon Salt
4 ounces Feta Cheese (crumbled)
8 ounces Tzatziki Sauce (recipe below)
Red Onion (sliced)
4 ounces Kalamata Olives (optional)
Hummus (optional)

Instructions

Cook the rice according to package directions. While it's still warm, fold in the lemon juice, olive oil, lemon zest, parsley, and salt. Warm rice absorbs the dressing far better than cold rice, so don't wait.
While rice is cooking, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced red onion and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, until softened and starting to turn golden at the edges. Add the garlic and cook 30 seconds more. Add the ground beef, breaking it up with a spoon, and cook until browned through, 6 to 8 minutes. Drain off the excess fat and return the skillet to the heat.
Add the oregano, onion powder, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Taste and adjust the salt.
Dice the cucumber and halve the cherry tomatoes. Put them in a bowl and sprinkle with the 1/2 to 1 teaspoon of salt. Thinly slice the red onion (if using).
If you're using hummus, spread a few spoonfuls across the bottom of each bowl first. Divide the lemon-herb rice among four bowls. Top with the beef, then the cucumber and tomatoes, red onion, olives, and feta. Finish with a generous dollop of tzatziki and a scatter of fresh dill.

Notes

Tzatziki Sauce Recipe -- https://www.modernhoney.com/greek-chicken-gyros-with-tzatziki-sauce/

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