Greek-Style Beef and Zucchini Rice Bowl

Juicy seasoned beef, tender sautéed zucchini, herby rice, and a cool garlicky yogurt sauce—all in one hearty Mediterranean-inspired bowl.

📋 ingredients

for the beef

• 500 g ground beef

• 1 small onion, finely diced

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 tsp dried oregano

• 1/2 tsp cumin

• 1/2 tsp paprika

• Salt & black pepper to taste

• 1 tbsp olive oil

for the zucchini

• 2 medium zucchinis, sliced or chopped

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• Salt, pepper, pinch oregano

for the rice

• 2 cups cooked rice (basmati, jasmine, or brown)

• Juice of 1/2 lemon

• 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley or dill

• Salt & pepper to taste

for the yogurt sauce

• 1/2 cup Greek yogurt

• 1 clove garlic, grated

• 1–2 tsp lemon juice

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• Salt + pepper

• Optional: pinch dill

toppings (optional but great)

• Cherry tomatoes

• Cucumber cubes

• Crumbled feta

• Kalamata olives

• Red onion slices

🥣 directions

cook the beef

Heat olive oil in a skillet. Add onion, cook soft.

Stir in garlic, then beef. Cook until browned, breaking it up.

Season with oregano, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper.

Simmer 2–3 mins so spices bloom.

sear the zucchini

In another pan, heat oil and cook zucchini until golden, 5–7 mins.

Season with salt, pepper, and a pinch of oregano.

prepare rice

Mix cooked rice with lemon juice, parsley/dill, salt & pepper.

make yogurt sauce

Whisk yogurt, garlic, lemon, oil, salt & pepper until smooth and creamy.

assemble

Layer rice in bowls → add seasoned beef → top with zucchini → drizzle with yogurt sauce.

Add tomatoes, cucumber, feta, olives, onions if using.

💡 tips

• Add chickpeas for extra protein/fiber

• Swap beef for lamb or turkey

• Serve in pita or wrap for lunch

⏲ ready in: ~30 mins

serves: 3–4