Greek-Style Beef and Vegetables

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

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Experience the vibrant flavors of Greece right in your kitchen with our Greek-Style Beef and Vegetables recipe! Perfect for lunch or dinner, this dish offers a delightful balance of tender, grilled sirloin steak paired with fresh, grilled vegetables, all harmoniously combined with a creamy Chunky Cucumber-Mint Sauce. With a health score of 81, this very healthy meal not only tastes great but is also a nutritious choice for you and your family.

In just 34 minutes, you can whip up a hearty meal suitable for four servings, all while enjoying a moderate calorie count of 790 kcal per serving. The star of the dish is the marinated steak, grilled to perfection, ensuring each bite bursts with juicy flavors. Complemented by the aromatic assortment of grilled yellow squash and red onions, this recipe will transport you to the Mediterranean coast with every mouthful.

To top it all off, a sprinkle of crumbled feta cheese adds a salty tang that binds the dish together beautifully. Served over fluffy couscous and drizzled with fresh lemon juice, this meal becomes not just a feast for the stomach but also for the eyes with its colorful presentation. Don't miss out on the chance to impress your loved ones with a meal that beautifully represents the essence of Greek cuisine!

Ingredients

  • 10 oz couscous plain
  • oz feta cheese crumbled
  • teaspoons kosher salt divided
  •  optional: lemon cut in half
  • servings chunky cucumber-mint sauce 
  • 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 baby squash 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