Name: Grilled Steak Bowl with Sauce & Grilled Zucchini
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 pound flank or skirt steak, trimmed; 2 medium zucchini, sliced lengthwise into 1 1/4 inch strips; 3 cups cooked rice or mixed greens for bowls; 1 tablespoon olive oil for zucchini; 1 tablespoon olive oil for steak; Salt to taste; Black pepper to taste; 1 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 lime, zested and juiced; 2 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari for the sauce; 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup for the sauce; 1 clove garlic, minced for the sauce; 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil for the sauce; 2 tablespoons plain yogurt or sour cream for a creamy touch; 2 green onions, sliced for garnish; 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped for garnish; Optional: red chili flakes for heat; Optional: sesame seeds for garnish

Description

A comforting grilled steak bowl featuring marinated steak, grilled zucchini, and a tangy sauce, perfect for weeknight dinners.

Ingredients

Scale

1 pound flank or skirt steak, trimmed
2 medium zucchini, sliced lengthwise into 1 1/4 inch strips
3 cups cooked rice or mixed greens for bowls
1 tablespoon olive oil for zucchini
1 tablespoon olive oil for steak
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 lime, zested and juiced
2 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari for the sauce
1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup for the sauce
1 clove garlic, minced for the sauce
1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil for the sauce
2 tablespoons plain yogurt or sour cream for a creamy touch
2 green onions, sliced for garnish
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped for garnish
Optional: red chili flakes for heat
Optional: sesame seeds for garnish

Instructions

Pat the steak dry and rub with olive oil, salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and garlic powder.
Mix lime juice, soy sauce, honey, minced garlic, and sesame oil in a small bowl for the sauce.
Toss zucchini with a little olive oil and salt.
Heat the grill or grill pan to medium high.
Grill the steak 4 to 6 minutes per side for medium rare, depending on thickness.
Grill zucchini 2 to 4 minutes per side until marked and tender.
Remove steak and tent with foil for 5 to 10 minutes to rest.
Slice steak thin across the grain.
Warm rice or prepare greens for the bowl base.
Spoon sauce over steak and zucchini or serve sauce on the side.
Garnish with green onions, cilantro, lime zest, and sesame seeds.
Serve bowls warm and enjoy with extra lime wedges.

Notes

For added flavor, use brown rice instead of white and consider swapping steak for chicken or shrimp.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Grilling
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl
Calories: 450
Sugar: 6g
Sodium: 600mg
Fat: 14g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 52g
Fiber: 4g
Protein: 28g
Cholesterol: 70mg

Keywords: steak bowl, grilled zucchini, weeknight dinner, healthy meal, summer grilling