Greek-Style Beef and Vegetables

Very Healthy
Health score
81%
Greek-Style Beef and Vegetables
34 min.
4
790kcal

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Greek-Style Beef and Vegetables: A Healthy and Flavorful Feast!

Indulge in a delightful culinary experience with this Greek-inspired dish that combines the tenderness of top sirloin steak with the vibrant flavors of freshly grilled vegetables. This recipe is not only incredibly delicious but also very healthy, earning an impressive health score of 81. Perfect for a satisfying lunch, main course, or dinner, this meal is designed to cater to your taste buds while keeping your well-being in mind.

In just 34 minutes, you can enjoy a sumptuous four-person meal packed with 790 kcal of energy and bursting with the refreshing taste of lemon, tangy feta cheese, and the zest of mint. The dish features a wholesome portion of plain couscous, complemented by a generous serving of Chunky Cucumber-Mint Sauce, which adds a delightful zing to every bite.

To create this mouth-watering meal, you'll need a few simple ingredients and a couple of essential pieces of equipment, such as a grill and aluminum foil. The preparation process is straightforward, allowing you to effortlessly transform your ingredients into a stunning, restaurant-quality dish that your friends and family will adore.

So why wait? Fire up the grill and get ready to savor the exquisite flavors of this Greek-Style Beef and Vegetables dish. Your taste buds will thank you!

Ingredients

  • 10 oz couscous plain
  • oz feta cheese crumbled
  • teaspoons kosher salt divided
  •  optional: lemon cut in half
  • servings mint leaves 
  • tablespoons olive oil divided
  • teaspoon pepper divided freshly ground
  •  onion red cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices
  • pounds beef top sirloin steaks boneless 1-inch-thick ()
  • medium size to 3 sized squashes yellow cut in half

Equipment

  • grill
  • aluminum foil

Directions

  1. Preheat grill to 350 to 400 (medium-high). Rub steak with 1 Tbsp. oil, 1 1/2 tsp. kosher salt, and 3/4 tsp. pepper.
  2. Brush squash and onion with remaining 2 Tbsp. oil; sprinkle with remaining 1/2 tsp. kosher salt and 1/4 tsp. pepper.
  3. Grill steak and vegetables, covered with grill lid, over 350 to 400 (medium-high) heat 5 to 7 minutes on each side or until steak reaches desired degree of doneness and vegetables are tender.
  4. Remove steak and vegetables from grill; squeeze juice from lemon over steak and vegetables. Cover steak and vegetables with aluminum foil, and let stand 10 minutes.
  5. Meanwhile, prepare couscous according to package directions.
  6. Cut steak across the grain into thin slices. Cover and chill half of sliced steak (about 1 lb.) up to 2 days. Top couscous with vegetables; sprinkle with feta cheese.
  7. Serve with remaining half of steak and Chunky Cucumber-Mint Sauce.
  8. Chunky Cucumber-Mint Sauce: Stir together 1 cup plain yogurt; 3 Tbsp. sour cream; 1 small peeled, seeded, and chopped cucumber; 4 tsp. chopped fresh mint; and salt and pepper to taste. Makes about 1 3/4 cups; Prep: 10 min.

Nutrition Facts

Calories790kcal
Protein34.41%
Fat29.38%
Carbs36.21%

Properties

Glycemic Index
52.13
Glycemic Load
36.86
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
46.019130489101%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
6.08mg
Hesperetin
7.63mg
Naringenin
0.15mg
Apigenin
0.07mg
Luteolin
0.66mg
Isorhamnetin
1.38mg
Kaempferol
0.19mg
Myricetin
0.14mg
Quercetin
5.89mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:790.29kcal
39.51%
Fat:25.74g
39.6%
Saturated Fat:8.43g
52.67%
Carbohydrates:71.38g
23.79%
Net Carbohydrates:63.17g
22.97%
Sugar:8.31g
9.24%
Cholesterol:159.04mg
53.01%
Sodium:1628.16mg
70.79%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:67.82g
135.65%
Vitamin B6:2.32mg
116.04%
Selenium:74.97µg
107.1%
Vitamin B3:18.94mg
94.7%
Phosphorus:820.1mg
82.01%
Vitamin C:66.64mg
80.78%
Zinc:11.41mg
76.08%
Manganese:1.22mg
61.12%
Vitamin B2:1mg
58.86%
Potassium:1805.26mg
51.58%
Vitamin B12:2.61µg
43.52%
Folate:147.41µg
36.85%
Magnesium:145.31mg
36.33%
Iron:6.02mg
33.43%
Vitamin B1:0.5mg
33.01%
Fiber:8.21g
32.83%
Vitamin B5:3.19mg
31.9%
Copper:0.54mg
27.01%
Calcium:269.58mg
26.96%
Vitamin K:19.07µg
18.17%
Vitamin E:2.6mg
17.35%
Vitamin A:759.34IU
15.19%
Source:My Recipes