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Easy Steak Bowl Recipe with Fresh Tahini Salad Perfect for Quick Meals

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A quick and easy steak bowl featuring seared flank or skirt steak paired with a fresh tahini salad, perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 8 oz flank or skirt steak
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder (optional)
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 medium cucumber, diced
  • ½ small red onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 cups mixed greens or baby spinach
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
  • ¼ cup tahini paste
  • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp water
  • 1 small garlic clove, minced (optional)
  • Salt to taste
  • Pinch of cayenne pepper (optional)
  • 1½ cups cooked rice or quinoa
  • Fresh lemon wedges for serving

Instructions

  1. Pat the steak dry with paper towels. Mix salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and garlic powder in a small bowl. Rub seasoning evenly over both sides of the steak. Let sit for 10 minutes at room temperature.
  2. Cook rice or quinoa according to package instructions (about 15-20 minutes). Fluff with a fork and keep warm.
  3. Whisk together tahini paste, lemon juice, minced garlic, water, salt, and cayenne pepper in a small bowl. Add water gradually until smooth and pourable. Adjust seasoning to taste.
  4. Combine cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, mixed greens, and parsley in a medium bowl. Toss gently. Drizzle half the tahini dressing over salad and toss again.
  5. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Sear steak for 3-4 minutes per side for medium-rare, adjusting time for preferred doneness.
  6. Transfer steak to a cutting board and rest for 5-7 minutes. Slice thinly against the grain.
  7. Assemble bowls by spooning warm rice or quinoa, topping with sliced steak and tahini salad. Drizzle remaining tahini dressing on top. Serve with lemon wedges.

Notes

Bring steak to room temperature before cooking to ensure even searing. Do not overcrowd the pan when cooking multiple steaks. Whisk tahini dressing with warm water if it thickens. Rest steak after cooking for juiciness. Store steak and grains separately from salad and dressing to avoid sogginess.

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Keywords: steak bowl, tahini salad, quick meals, easy dinner, flank steak, skirt steak, healthy bowl, gluten-free, weeknight dinner

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