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Greek Ground Beef Bowl with Tzatziki Recipe

Greek Ground Beef Bowl with Tzatziki Recipe You'll Love

Enjoy a quick and satisfying Greek Ground Beef Bowl with Tzatziki, featuring seasoned beef and refreshing tzatziki.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Refrigeration Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 500
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Beef
  • 1 pound Ground Beef Choose 80/20 for moisture and flavor.
  • 1 medium Onion Finely chopped.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced.
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano Classic Mediterranean herb.
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika Regular paprika works if smoked isn’t available.
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin Omit if a milder flavor is preferred.
  • to taste Salt and Black Pepper Essential for seasoning.
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Extra virgin for richness.
For the Tzatziki
  • 1 cup Greek Yogurt Full-fat for the best consistency.
  • 1 medium Cucumber Grated and excess moisture squeezed out.
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Lemon Juice
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Dill Dried dill can be substituted.
For the Bowl Assembly
  • 4 cups Rice or Quinoa Cooked.
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes Halved.
  • 1 medium Red Onion Thinly sliced.
  • 1 cup Kalamata Olives
  • 1 cup Feta Cheese Crumbled.
  • to taste Fresh Parsley or Dill For garnish.
  • 4 Lemon Wedges For serving.

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • mixing bowl
  • Grater

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Combine Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, minced garlic, lemon juice, and fresh dill in a bowl. Stir until well blended. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion and sauté for 2-3 minutes until translucent. Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
  3. Add ground beef to the skillet, breaking it apart. Sprinkle in oregano, smoked paprika, ground cumin, salt, and pepper. Cook for 8-10 minutes until browned.
  4. Divide cooked rice or quinoa among bowls. Top with ground beef, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and Kalamata olives.
  5. Stir tzatziki and spoon over each bowl. Sprinkle with feta cheese and fresh herbs. Serve with lemon wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For best results, store tzatziki separately until serving to maintain freshness.

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