Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean with this Greek Ground Beef Bowl with Tzatziki Recipe. This dish combines savory ground beef, aromatic spices, and a refreshing tzatziki sauce, creating a delightful meal that’s both satisfying and healthy. Perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prepping, this bowl can be customized to cater to everyone’s taste. Enjoy it over a bed of fluffy rice or quinoa, topped with fresh veggies and crumbled feta cheese for an experience that transports your taste buds straight to Greece.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cucumber, grated
- 2 cups cooked rice or quinoa
- Fresh parsley or dill for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the tzatziki by mixing Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, garlic, lemon juice, and dill in a bowl. Season to taste and refrigerate.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté onion until translucent, then add garlic.
- Add ground beef and seasonings; cook until browned.
- Assemble bowls by placing rice or quinoa at the base and topping with beef mixture.
- Finish with tzatziki sauce and garnish with herbs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet cooking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 500g)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 90mg