Grilled Steak Bowl with Creamy Sauce & Grilled Zucchini
If you’re seeking a high-protein and flavor-packed dinner that feels both nourishing and indulgent, look no further than this Grilled Steak Bowl with Creamy Sauce & Grilled Zucchini. Tender slices of juicy steak rest on a bed of fluffy quinoa, accompanied by smoky grilled zucchini and a velvety garlic cream sauce. This easy-to-make dish elevates weeknight dinners into something special while being perfect for meal prep or serving guests. Expect bold flavors, satisfying textures, and a recipe you’ll want to make again and again.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb sirloin or ribeye steak
- 2 medium zucchinis
- 1 cup uncooked quinoa
- 1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- Olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Bring steak to room temperature, then season with olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika.
- Preheat your grill or grill pan over high heat.
- Toss sliced zucchini in olive oil and season lightly.
- Grill zucchini for 2–3 minutes per side until tender; remove from heat.
- Grill the seasoned steak for approximately 4–5 minutes per side for medium-rare doneness; let it rest before slicing.
- Cook quinoa according to package instructions while the steak rests.
- In a bowl, mix sour cream (or yogurt), Dijon mustard, herbs, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and optional lemon juice for the sauce.
- Assemble bowls with grains at the bottom topped with zucchini slices and sliced steak; drizzle with creamy sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 400g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg