Description
Fire up the grill for a quick dinner that delivers restaurant-level flavor at home. This Grilled Steak Bowl with Creamy Sauce & Grilled Zucchini combines juicy, char-kissed steak, smoky zucchini, fluffy rice, and a bright tangy herb sauce. It is an easy recipe made for weeknights, great for meal prep, and a solid addition to your dinner ideas list. Whether you want quick breakfast leftovers, easy dinner inspiration, healthy snack style bowls, or simple food ideas with big flavor, this bowl fits the bill.
Ingredients
1 1/2 lb sirloin steak
2 medium zucchini
3 tbsp olive oil
1 1/4 tsp kosher salt
1 tsp black pepper
1 tsp garlic powder
3 cups cooked white rice (or quinoa)
1/2 cup sour cream
2 tbsp mayonnaise
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 small garlic clove, finely grated
2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (or chives)
1 tsp Dijon mustard
1 tbsp olive oil (for sauce)
1/4 tsp kosher salt (for sauce)
1/8 tsp black pepper (for sauce)
Instructions
1. Pat steak dry; season with 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp kosher salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 1 tsp garlic powder; rest 10 minutes.
2. Slice zucchini into planks or rounds; toss with 2 tbsp olive oil, 1/4 tsp kosher salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
3. Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high; clean and oil grates.
4. Grill steak 3 to 5 minutes per side to desired doneness (about 130 F for medium-rare); rest 5 to 10 minutes.
5. Grill zucchini 2 to 3 minutes per side until tender with char marks.
6. Whisk sour cream, mayonnaise, lemon juice, grated garlic, parsley, Dijon, 1 tbsp olive oil, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/8 tsp pepper until smooth.
7. Slice steak across the grain.
8. Build bowls: add 3/4 cup cooked rice to each bowl, top with sliced steak and zucchini, drizzle creamy sauce, garnish with extra herbs.
9. Serve immediately or cool components separately for meal prep.
Notes
Resting matters: let steak rest at least 5 minutes before slicing so juices redistribute.
Lighter swap: use Greek yogurt instead of sour cream and quinoa for extra protein and fiber.
Indoor method: use a hot cast-iron skillet or grill pan when cooking inside.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner / Bowls
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 55 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 45 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg