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Irresistible Zesty Steak Bowl Recipe with Easy Citrus Tahini Sauce

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A flavorful and quick steak bowl featuring juicy seared flank steak, fresh veggies, and a creamy, tangy citrus tahini sauce. Perfect for a balanced, fuss-free meal any night of the week.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb flank steak, thinly sliced against the grain
  • 2 cups cooked brown rice or quinoa
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cup cucumber, diced
  • 1/2 cup shredded red cabbage
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 avocado, sliced
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/3 cup tahini
  • Juice of 1 large lemon (about 3 tablespoons)
  • Juice of 1 small orange (about 2 tablespoons)
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 2 tablespoons warm water
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  1. Cook 2 cups of brown rice or quinoa according to package instructions (about 15-20 minutes). Fluff with a fork and keep warm.
  2. Pat flank steak dry and season both sides generously with salt and black pepper. Let rest at room temperature for 10 minutes.
  3. In a mixing bowl, whisk together tahini, lemon juice, orange juice, minced garlic, maple syrup, and salt. Gradually add warm water until smooth and pourable.
  4. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add sliced steak in a single layer and cook 2-3 minutes without moving to form a crust. Flip and cook another 2 minutes until medium-rare to medium. Remove and rest for 5 minutes.
  5. Prepare veggies: halve cherry tomatoes, dice cucumber, shred red cabbage, chop cilantro, and slice avocado just before serving.
  6. Assemble the bowl with a base of warm rice or quinoa. Arrange steak slices on one side, then add tomatoes, cucumber, cabbage, and avocado. Sprinkle cilantro on top.
  7. Drizzle citrus tahini sauce generously over the assembled bowl and serve warm.

Notes

Rest the steak after cooking to keep it juicy. Whisk the tahini sauce gradually adding warm water to avoid seizing. Slice steak thinly against the grain for tenderness. If sauce thickens, whisk in a splash of warm water before serving. For gluten-free or low-carb options, substitute rice with cauliflower rice or zucchini noodles.

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Keywords: steak bowl, citrus tahini sauce, quick dinner, healthy meal, flank steak, easy recipe, gluten-free, protein bowl

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