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Grilled Steak Bowl with Creamy Sauce & Grilled Zucchini Recipe

Grilled Steak Bowl with Creamy Sauce & Grilled Zucchini Recipe

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This Grilled Steak Bowl with Creamy Sauce & Grilled Zucchini is a delicious and satisfying meal that combines juicy steak slices, fluffy quinoa, smoky grilled zucchini, and a velvety garlic cream sauce. Perfect for weeknight dinners or weekend indulgences, this dish is packed with bold flavors and textures.

Ingredients

For the Steak:

  • 1 lb sirloin or ribeye steak
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika

For the Zucchini:

  • 2 medium zucchinis, sliced
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt to taste

For the Quinoa:

  • 1 cup uncooked quinoa (or rice/farro)

For the Creamy Sauce:

  • 1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp chopped parsley or chives
  • Optional: splash of lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Steak: Bring the steak to room temperature. Pat dry and rub with 1 tbsp olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika.
  2. Grill the Zucchini: Preheat grill or grill pan over high heat. Toss zucchini slices with 1 tbsp olive oil and salt. Grill for 2–3 minutes per side until tender and charred. Set aside.
  3. Cook the Steak: Grill steak for 4–5 minutes per side for medium-rare. Let rest for 5–10 minutes before slicing against the grain.
  4. Cook the Quinoa: Prepare quinoa (or chosen grain) according to package instructions.
  5. Make the Creamy Sauce: In a bowl, mix sour cream or yogurt with Dijon mustard, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and herbs. Add lemon juice if desired.
  6. Assemble the Bowls: Layer grains, top with zucchini and steak slices, and drizzle with creamy sauce.

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