Description
Sear juicy flank steak (4-6 mins per side) seasoned with bright oregano for a rapid, satisfying meal. Served over quinoa, this bowl delivers Mediterranean flavor fast.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound flank steak, trimmed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided (plus extra for dressing)
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt and black pepper
- 1 cup cooked quinoa (or brown rice)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup sliced cucumber
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
Instructions
- Step 1: Pat the flank steak dry and season generously on both sides with kosher salt, black pepper, and dried oregano.
- Step 2: Heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the steak for 4 to 6 minutes per side for medium-rare, or until desired doneness is reached. Remove the steak from the skillet and let it rest on a cutting board for 5-10 minutes.
- Step 3: While the steak rests, prepare the bowls by dividing the cooked quinoa evenly between two serving bowls, followed by the cherry tomatoes and cucumber slices.
- Step 4: Slice the rested steak thinly against the grain. Arrange the steak slices neatly over the quinoa base in each bowl.
- Step 5: Top the bowls with the crumbled feta cheese and a drizzle of fresh olive oil, optionally adding a squeeze of fresh lemon juice before serving.
Notes
- For optimal freshness, store leftover sliced steak and feta separately from the quinoa and vegetables; this keeps the fresh ingredients crisp and prevents the quinoa from getting soggy.
- To reheat leftover steak, avoid the microwave; instead, quickly sear the individual slices in a hot, lightly oiled skillet for 30 seconds per side to warm them through without drying out the meat.
- Elevate the Mediterranean dressing by whisking the final olive oil drizzle with a splash of red grape vinegar and the optional lemon juice for a quick, bright vinaigrette.
- A crucial step for tender flank steak is resting: ensure you let the meat sit undisturbed for at least 8 minutes after searing, which allows the internal juices to redistribute.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Mediterranean Steak Bowl (approx. 450g)
- Calories: 695
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Protein: 4g