Grilled Steak Bowl with Creamy Sauce & Grilled Zucchini
If you’re craving a high-protein meal that combines indulgence with wholesome ingredients, the Grilled Steak Bowl with Creamy Sauce & Grilled Zucchini is your answer. This delectable dish features juicy steak slices resting atop a fluffy quinoa base, complemented by smoky grilled zucchini and drizzled with a tangy garlic cream sauce. It’s an effortless yet impressive recipe perfect for busy weeknights or gatherings. Bursting with bold flavors and beautiful textures, this bowl is sure to become a staple in your dinner rotation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb sirloin or ribeye steak
- 2 medium zucchinis, sliced
- 1 cup uncooked quinoa
- 1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
Instructions
- Bring the steak to room temperature. Season with olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika.
- Preheat the grill or grill pan over high heat.
- Toss zucchini slices in olive oil and sprinkle with salt. Grill for 2–3 minutes per side until tender.
- Grill steak for about 4–5 minutes per side for medium-rare doneness; let it rest for 5–10 minutes before slicing.
- Cook quinoa according to package instructions while grilling.
- In a mixing bowl, combine sour cream or yogurt with Dijon mustard, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and optional lemon juice.
- Assemble bowls by layering quinoa, grilled zucchini, sliced steak, and creamy sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 400g)
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 95mg