Greek Beef Bowl
The ultimate comfort food, the Greek Beef Bowl is a flavorful mix of ground beef, chickpeas, and fresh vegetables. Topped with creamy tzatziki and hummus, this vibrant dish is perfect for an easy weeknight dinner. Dive into a bowl of deliciousness tonight!
Equipment
- Large pan
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound lean ground beef (93/7)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon freeze-dried dill (optional)
- 1 15-ounce can chickpeas (drained and rinsed)
- to taste Hummus as the bowl base
- to taste White Rice as the bowl base
- to taste Tzatziki sauce for topping
- to taste Pickled onions (optional, for topping)
- 1 cup thinly sliced cucumber
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved or quartered)
- to taste Toppings as desired (see note 1)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Season beef all over with salt and pepper (about 1/2 teaspoon each). Add beef to the pan and let it brown on one side, about 1 minute. Flip, brown the other side, then break it into small crumbles with a wooden spoon. Stir in chickpeas, garlic powder, and oregano. Cook until the beef is nicely browned and any liquid is gone. Stir in dill if using. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Prepare hummus, rice, tzatziki, and pickled onions (store-bought or homemade). In a bowl, mix the cucumbers and tomatoes. Just eyeballing it, drizzle with olive oil, salt, pepper, and dill, if desired.
- Spread 2-4 tablespoons of hummus in a bowl. Add a scoop of rice, then evenly divide the beef mixture and cucumber-tomato salad. Top with tzatziki, pickled onions, and optional toppings like lemon, fresh herbs, or feta. Serve immediately!
Notes
- Tip 1: I love adding some fresh herbs (dill or parsley), a drizzle of lemon juice, or crumbled feta to these bowls. Just pick and choose your favorites!
- Tip 2: Calories are for the Greek beef and chickpeas only; toppings and sides may vary.
- Tip 3: Store beef in an airtight container in the fridge for 4-5 days. Keep the rice in a separate container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- Tip 4: Store cucumbers, tomatoes, and feta separately in airtight containers. Tzatziki and pickled onions can be prepared ahead and stored in the fridge for 4-5 days.
- Tip 5: Assemble the bowls just before serving to keep everything fresh.