Grilled Steak Bowl with Sauce & Grilled Zucchini Recipe

Hi, I’m Sam from dishfoody.com, where comforting classics get a fresh twist. Grilled Steak Bowl with Sauce & Grilled Zucchini features tender marinated flank steak, charred zucchini spears, and fluffy quinoa finished with creamy herb sauce for complete 45g protein meal. Ready in 40 minutes, it serves 4 with steakhouse sear and sauce perfection.

Why This Recipe Works

Soy-honey marinade tenderizes while caramelizing beautifully. Zucchini spears grill evenly without falling through grates. Creamy sauce emulsifies perfectly with Dijon tang. Quinoa absorbs sauce flavors completely. Resting steak redistributes juices. Room temperature marinade prevents steaming.

Ingredients & Prep

Steak:

• 1 lb flank steak
• ¼ cup soy sauce
• ¼ cup honey
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 garlic cloves, grated
• 1 tbsp red wine vinegar

Zucchini:

• 2 medium zucchini, quartered lengthwise
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• Salt + pepper

Sauce:

• ½ cup sour cream
• 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
• 1 tbsp chopped parsley
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• Salt + pepper

Bowl:

• 1 cup quinoa, cooked

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Whisk marinade ingredients; coat steak 30 minutes minimum.
2. Preheat grill high. Toss zucchini oil, salt, pepper.
3. Grill zucchini 3 minutes per side charred.
4. Grill steak 4-5 minutes per side medium-rare. Rest 5 minutes.
5. Mix sauce ingredients smooth; chill.
6. Slice steak against grain; assemble bowls quinoa + zucchini + steak + sauce drizzle.

Flavor Variations

Storage Tips

Fridge components separate 3 days; reheat steak gently.

FAQs

Steak tough?
Slice against grain; don’t overcook.

Sauce thin?
Chill 15 minutes; Greek yogurt thickens.

Zucchini mushy?
High heat; don’t overcrowd.

Conclusion

Grilled Steak Bowl steakhouse-hugs bowls juicy perfection.

Grilled Steak Bowl with Sauce & Grilled Zucchini Recipe

Print Recipe

Grilled Steak Bowl with Sauce & Grilled Zucchini features tender marinated flank steak sliced thin over charred zucchini ribbons, fluffy quinoa, and peppery arugula. Drizzled with smoky chipotle-lime crema sauce for restaurant-quality healthy power bowl.

• Author: ssam
• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 2 hrs 35 mins (incl marinate)
• Yield: 4 servings 1x
• Category: Main Dish
• Method: Grill
• Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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• Steak & Marinade:
• 1½ lbs flank steak
• ¼ cup olive oil
• 3 tbsp soy sauce or tamari
• 2 tbsp lime juice
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
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• Bowl Base:
• 2 cups cooked quinoa
• 4 medium zucchini, spiralized or ribboned
• 2 cups baby arugula
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• ½ cup crumbled feta
• ¼ cup toasted pepitas
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• Chipotle-Lime Sauce:
• ½ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
• 2 tbsp mayonnaise
• 1 chipotle in adobo + 1 tsp sauce
• 1 tbsp lime juice
• 1 garlic clove
• Salt to taste

Instructions

• 1. Marinate steak: Whisk marinade ingredients. Add steak to zip bag with marinade; refrigerate 2-8 hours. Remove 30 minutes before grilling to room temp.
• 2. Make sauce: Blend all sauce ingredients until smooth. Refrigerate.
• 3. Preheat grill to medium-high. Toss zucchini ribbons with 1 tbsp oil, salt, pepper. Grill in basket or skewers 3-4 minutes until charred tender. Grill steak 4-5 minutes per side for medium-rare. Rest 10 minutes, slice thin against grain.
• 4. Assemble bowls: Divide quinoa, arugula, tomatoes. Top with sliced steak, grilled zucchini, feta, pepitas. Drizzle generously with chipotle sauce.

Notes

• Flank steak ideal for bowls; slice super thin against grain for tenderness.
• Zucchini ribbons char fast; don’t overcook to mush.
• Quinoa advance cooking speeds assembly.
• Sauce makes double; excellent on tacos or salads.
• Vegetarian swap: Grilled portobello mushrooms or tofu.

Nutrition

• Serving Size: 1 bowl
• Calories: 580
• Sugar: 9g
• Sodium: 980mg
• Fat: 32g
• Saturated Fat: 9g
• Unsaturated Fat: 20g
• Trans Fat: 0g
• Carbohydrates: 35g
• Fiber: 6g
• Protein: 42g
• Cholesterol: 95mg

Keywords: grilled steak bowl, steak zucchini power bowl, chipotle steak bowl