Grilled Steak Bowl with Creamy Sauce & Grilled Zucchini
Juicy grilled steak served over rice with perfectly charred zucchini and drizzled with a rich creamy garlic sauce. A complete, flavorful meal bowl perfect for dinner or meal prep.
- Author: ssam
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Total Time: 35 mins (+ marinating)
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner, Meal Prep
- Method: Grill
- Cuisine: American
- For the steak:
- 1 1/2 lbs flank steak or sirloin
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper
- For the grilled zucchini:
- 2 medium zucchini, sliced lengthwise
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper
- For the creamy sauce:
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill or parsley
- Salt and pepper
- Bowl base:
- 2 cups cooked rice or quinoa
- 1. Mix olive oil, garlic, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Rub on steak and let marinate 30 minutes.
- 2. Preheat grill to medium-high. Grill steak 4-5 minutes per side for medium-rare. Rest 5 minutes, then slice.
- 3. Brush zucchini with olive oil, season, and grill 3-4 minutes per side until charred.
- 4. Mix sour cream, mayonnaise, lemon juice, garlic, dill, salt, and pepper for creamy sauce.
- 5. Assemble bowls: rice base, sliced steak, grilled zucchini, and drizzle with creamy sauce.
Notes
- Let steak rest before slicing for juicy results.
- Use Greek yogurt instead of sour cream for lighter sauce.
- Great for meal prep (store components separately).
- Add roasted potatoes or greens for variety.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
Keywords: grilled steak bowl, creamy sauce steak, grilled zucchini bowl, steak dinner