Description
Easy Grilled Steak Bowl with Creamy Sauce for weeknights. Tender steak, fresh greens, and a dreamy sauce. Quick, flavorful, and a real dinner win!
Ingredients
Scale
- Main Bowl Elements:
- 1–1.5 lbs flank steak or sirloin
- 6 cups mixed greens
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 large cucumber, sliced or diced
- Creamy Sauce Stars:
- 1/2 cup full-fat Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- Flavor Boosters:
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt (or to taste)
- 1/2 tsp black pepper (or to taste)
- Optional Extras:
- Crumbled feta cheese
- Toasted slivered almonds
- Grilled corn kernels
Instructions
- Prep the Steak for Grilling:: Prepare the steak by patting it super dry with paper towels; this helps get a killer sear. Drizzle with a little olive oil, then season generously with salt and black pepper. I really get in there with my hands, making sure every inch is covered. Sometimes I’m a bit heavy-handed with the pepper, but honestly, it adds such a nice kick to this Easy Grilled Steak Bowl with Creamy Sauce. Let it sit for about 15 minutes while your grill heats up, or even longer if you have time, like 30 minutes on the counter.
- Whip Up the Creamy Sauce:: While the steak is chilling, let’s make that dreamy sauce. In a small bowl, whisk together the full-fat Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, minced garlic, fresh lemon juice, and chopped dill. Give it a good stir until it’s all smooth and creamy. Taste it! This is where you adjust the salt and pepper. I always add a tiny bit more lemon because I love that bright tang. Honestly, this sauce is a game-changer for your Easy Grilled Steak Bowl with Creamy Sauce, so don’t be shy with the tasting and tweaking.
- Grill the Steak to Perfection:: Heat your grill to medium-high. Once it’s hot, place the seasoned steak on the grates. For a flank steak or sirloin, I usually aim for about 4-6 minutes per side for a nice medium-rare. You’re looking for those beautiful grill marks and a slightly charred exterior. The smell of that steak hitting the hot grates? Pure heaven! I’ve definitely forgotten to preheat the grill properly once, and the steak stuck—what a mess! A hot grill is crucial here.
- Rest and Slice the Steak:: Once the steak is cooked to your liking, take it off the grill and place it on a cutting board. This is a crucial step, seriously. Let it rest for at least 5-10 minutes. If you slice it too soon, all those delicious juices will run out, and you’ll end up with dry steak. I’ve been impatient before, and my “oops” was a less juicy steak. After resting, slice the steak against the grain into thin strips. It makes it so much more tender for your Easy Grilled Steak Bowl with Creamy Sauce.
- Assemble Your Bowl:: Now for the fun part: building your beautiful Easy Grilled Steak Bowl with Creamy Sauce! Grab your favorite bowls. Start with a generous bed of mixed greens. Then, artfully arrange the sliced grilled steak, halved cherry tomatoes, and sliced cucumber over the greens. I sometimes add a few extra veggies I have in the fridge, like bell peppers, just because. This is where you can get creative and make it look as pretty as you want, or just pile it all in, no judgment here!
- Drizzle and Enjoy:: The grand finale! Drizzle that luscious, creamy sauce generously over everything in your bowl. You can go light or heavy, depending on your sauce obsession (I’m heavy, obviously). A final sprinkle of fresh dill or a crack of black pepper if you’re feeling fancy. Take a moment to admire your creation, the vibrant colors, the inviting smell. This dish is ready for digging in. Honestly, it’s such a satisfying meal, especially after a busy day.