Grilled Steak Bowl Creamy Sauce (Print View)

Tender grilled steak and zucchini over grains, finished with tangy creamy sauce for an easy, flavorful dinner.

# Components:

→ Steak

01 - 1 pound sirloin or ribeye steak
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - Salt, to taste
04 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
05 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
06 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika

→ Grains

07 - 1 cup uncooked quinoa, rice, or farro

→ Zucchini

08 - 2 medium zucchinis, sliced
09 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
10 - Pinch of salt

→ Creamy Sauce

11 - 1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
12 - 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
13 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
14 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
15 - Salt, to taste
16 - 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley or chives
17 - Splash of fresh lemon juice (optional)

# Directions:

01 - Allow the steak to come to room temperature. Pat the steak dry and coat evenly with 1 tablespoon olive oil, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika.
02 - Heat a grill or grill pan over high heat until hot.
03 - Toss sliced zucchini with 1 tablespoon olive oil and a pinch of salt. Grill zucchini for 2 to 3 minutes per side until tender and lightly charred. Transfer to a plate and keep warm.
04 - Place steak on the grill and cook for 4 to 5 minutes per side, or until desired doneness is reached. Remove from heat and let steak rest for 5 to 10 minutes before slicing.
05 - Prepare quinoa, rice, or farro according to package instructions. Fluff with a fork.
06 - In a bowl, combine sour cream or Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, chopped parsley or chives, and a splash of lemon juice if desired. Stir until smooth.
07 - Slice the rested steak thinly against the grain.
08 - Spoon grains into serving bowls. Top with grilled zucchini slices and sliced steak. Drizzle generously with the creamy garlic sauce before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Full of protein and nourishing grains
  • Ready in about half an hour with simple steps
  • Smoky steak and zucchini pack in flavor with very few ingredients
  • Perfect for meal prep and tastes great as leftovers
  • You can easily swap out grains or use the sauce for other bowls too
02 -
  • Steak bowl is packed with protein and veggies for a balanced meal
  • Makes an awesome meal prep option and keeps well for lunches
  • Grilled zucchini can be swapped for eggplant or bell peppers in a pinch
  • There is something so satisfying about how the creamy sauce brings the whole meal together
03 -
  • Always rest your steak after grilling so the juices stay in the meat and not on your cutting board
  • Never skip salting zucchini before grilling it keeps its texture and brings out the natural sweetness
  • Double the creamy sauce recipe and keep in a jar for snacks or lunch bowls later

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