Name: Easy Mediterranean Ground Beef Bowl With Rice, Veggies, And Tzatziki
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 500g ground beef, lean; 2 Tbsp olive oil; 150g onion, diced; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 150g red bell pepper, diced; 200g zucchini, diced; 200g cherry tomatoes, halved; 1 tsp cumin; 1 tsp smoked paprika; 0.5 tsp oregano; 0.75 tsp salt, plus to taste; 0.25 tsp black pepper; 200g basmati rice, uncooked; 400ml water; 2 Tbsp lemon juice; 2 Tbsp parsley, chopped; 200g Greek yogurt, plain; 50g cucumber, grated and squeezed dry; 1 clove garlic, minced (for tzatziki); 1 Tbsp lemon juice (for tzatziki); 1 tsp dill, chopped; 0.25 tsp salt (for tzatziki); 1 Tbsp pine nuts, toasted; Extra parsley & lemon wedge, for garnish

Description

This Easy Mediterranean Ground Beef Bowl with Rice, Veggies, and Tzatziki is a flavorful and healthy meal perfect for a quick weeknight dinner. It combines wholesome ingredients with vibrant Mediterranean flavors for a satisfying experience.

Ingredients

500g ground beef, lean
2 Tbsp olive oil
150g onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
150g red bell pepper, diced
200g zucchini, diced
200g cherry tomatoes, halved
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp smoked paprika
0.5 tsp oregano
0.75 tsp salt, plus to taste
0.25 tsp black pepper
200g basmati rice, uncooked
400ml water
2 Tbsp lemon juice
2 Tbsp parsley, chopped
200g Greek yogurt, plain
50g cucumber, grated and squeezed dry
1 clove garlic, minced (for tzatziki)
1 Tbsp lemon juice (for tzatziki)
1 tsp dill, chopped
0.25 tsp salt (for tzatziki)
1 Tbsp pine nuts, toasted
Extra parsley & lemon wedge, for garnish

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Instructions

Rinse the Rice: Rinse basmati rice until water runs clear.
Cook the Rice: Boil rice and water, then simmer covered for 12 minutes.
Rest the Rice: Let rice rest covered for 5 minutes, then fluff and stir in lemon juice and parsley.
Prepare Vegetables: Dice onion, bell pepper, and zucchini; halve tomatoes; mince garlic.
Make Tzatziki: Combine yogurt, cucumber, garlic, lemon juice, dill, and salt; refrigerate for 10 minutes.
Sauté Aromatics: Sauté onion in olive oil until translucent, then add garlic.
Brown Beef: Add beef and cook until browned, draining excess fat.
Spice Beef: Stir in cumin, paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper; toast spices.
Cook Vegetables: Add bell pepper, zucchini, and tomatoes; cook until tender-crisp.
Finish & Season: Add lemon juice and adjust seasoning.
Assemble Bowls: Layer rice, beef mixture, tzatziki, pine nuts, parsley, and lemon wedge.

Notes

Squeezing the cucumber is vital for preventing watery tzatziki. Toasting spices enhances their flavor.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Skillet
Cuisine: Mediterranean

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl
Calories: 550 kcal
Sugar: 10 g
Sodium: 600 mg
Fat: 25 g
Saturated Fat: 8 g
Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 50 g
Fiber: 5 g
Protein: 30 g
Cholesterol: 80 mg