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June 7, 2021 14 Comments

Greek Bowl Recipe

A white bowl filled with Greek ground beef, Greek Salad, and tzatziki sauce.This Greek Bowl Recipe is a fun way to use ground beef and explore a new flavor palate! It’s built with simple staples like Lemon Rice, Easy Greek Salad, Mediterranean flavored meat and topped with a dollop of Greek Tzatziki Sauce. It’s healthy and a great way to use up summer cucumbers and tomatoes.

A couple of my kids turned their noses up at the Easy Greek Salad I made and used as a layer in this Greek Bowl Recipe. It can be omitted entirely or another option is to just have plain chopped cucumbers and tomatoes as sides they can add if they want. Another shortcut with this recipe is to buy a store-bought tzatziki sauce instead of making your own.

I love Mediterranean flavors, and if you love them too, you’ve gotta make this Greek Bowl Recipe. The lemon, feta, and garlic really make every bite sing! Instead of a bowl, you could also serve this in a wrap or pita. YUM! 

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A spoon with a scoop of Greek Bowl held over a small white bowl filled with Greek salad, Greek ground beef, topped off with a scoop of tzatziki sauce. In the upper faded background is a dark blue bowl with tzatziki sauce with a sprig of dill in the middle and a partial picture of a scalloped edged bowl of cucumber, tomato, and feta salad.

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8-photo picture collage of step-by-step photos of how to make Greek Bowl Recipe.Frequently Asked Questions about making this Greek Bowl Recipe

Can I use ground turkey or pork in place of ground beef?

Yes, you can use any ground meat you prefer. I typically use beef because I like the flavor of it best, but I have used pork and a pork-beef mixture before too. 

I don’t have RED WINE VINEGAR. what is a substitute I can use?

If you don’t have red wine vinegar, I would suggest using white vinegar, rice wine vinegar, or apple cider vinegar. 

Is it okay to use bottled lemon juice or does it need to be fresh?

I don’t recommend it. The fresh lemon zing really adds to this dish. If you don’t have fresh, the only substitute I recommend is True Lemon, if you have it. You can use True Lemon and still get a fresh taste. The bottled imitation type won’t brighten the flavor the same way. 

A large scalloped white Polish pottery bowl with blue dots filled with Greek Salad. Below the large bowl is a small white bowl filled with ground beef, Greek Salad, and a dollop of tzatziki sauce. Next to the large bowl is a small dark blue bowl with white dots filled with tzatziki sauce with a sprig of dill in the middle and a small spoon inserted into the sauce. Underneath all the bowls is a golden cloth hand towel.If I don’t have dried oregano is there another dried herb that would make a good substitution?

If you don’t have dried oregano, I would suggest using an Italian Seasoning Blend. Dried basil would be my next pick if you don’t have Italian seasoning.

Can I use dehydrated onions in place of the red onion?

Since this recipe has so few ingredients, the fresher you make it, the better. Dehydrated onions will work, but I would add extra because the flavor won’t be as strong. You could add some onion powder to help get the onion flavor too. 

Can I use garlic powder in place of fresh garlic?

The fresh garlic really adds to the flavor. If at all possible use fresh garlic, but the bottled stuff or powder could do in a pinch. Just remember, the flavor isn’t as pronounced, so you will need to add a little extra.

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Greek Bowl Recipe
 
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Prep time
10 mins
Cook time
15 mins
Total time
25 mins
 
Built with simple staples like Lemon Rice, Easy Greek Salad, yummy Mediterranean flavored meat, and topped with a dollop of Greek Tzatziki Sauce. You will love this fun and delicious Greek Bowl Recipe.
Author: Maria
Recipe type: Ground Beef
Cuisine: Greek
Serves: 6-8
Ingredients
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 cup diced red onion
  • 2 cloves of garlic, crushed
  • 1½ tbsp lemon juice, freshly squeezed
  • 1½ tbsp red wine vinegar
  • ½ tsp dried oregano
  • ½ tsp salt, scant
  • ¼ tsp pepper
  • Serve with:
  • Lemon Rice
  • Easy Greek Salad
  • Tzatziki Sauce
Instructions
  1. In a large frying pan over medium heat, brown the ground beef and diced red onion together until the meat is no longer pink.
  2. Add the garlic, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, oregano, salt, and pepper. Continue cooking over medium heat until juices are absorbed and meat browns. The browning gives great flavor.
  3. When the meat is done, build the bowls by starting with a layer of Lemon Rice, and then the meat. Next, add the Easy Greek Salad or you can just do diced cucumber and tomatoes. Finish it with a dollop of Tzatziki Sauce.
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14 Comments

  1. Janet

    June 8, 2021 at 2:16 pm

    Looks and sounds really good. But where is the lemon rice. Do you have a recipe. Is this to be cooked separately or in the meat mixture

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    • Maria

      June 10, 2021 at 1:03 pm

      Sorry about that, I didn’t think things through with scheduling all the parts of the greek bowls. The rice recipe is scheduled for next week. Here it is for you until then.

      2 cups long-grain white rice
      1 cup [url:1]chicken broth[/url] (I use 1 cup water and 1 tsp chicken bullion.)
      2 cups water
      3 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
      1 1/4 tsp salt
      3/4 tsp garlic powder
      3 tbsp butter
      1/2 tsp lemon zest

      Put all ingredients in a 2-quart saucepan that has a tight-fitting lid.
      Bring to a boil, turn down to a simmer, place lid on pan and cook for 18-20 minutes or until all liquid is absorbed and rice is easily fluffed with a fork.
      (Refrain from lifting the lid off while rice is simmering.)
      Enjoy!

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  2. Megan

    June 10, 2021 at 7:51 am

    Going to try this on Sunday! I’m not seeing a recipe for lemon rice, though. I tried searching your blog but I don’t see anything. Am I crazy?

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    • Maria

      June 10, 2021 at 1:01 pm

      oops! So sorry, just realized I didn’t think the scheduling of things out all the way. That recipe is scheduled for next week. I will copy and paste it here for you.

      2 cups long-grain white rice
      1 cup [url:1]chicken broth[/url] (I use 1 cup water and 1 tsp chicken bullion.)
      2 cups water
      3 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
      1 1/4 tsp salt
      3/4 tsp garlic powder
      3 tbsp butter
      1/2 tsp lemon zest

      Put all ingredients in a 2-quart saucepan that has a tight-fitting lid.
      Bring to a boil, turn down to a simmer, place lid on pan and cook for 18-20 minutes or until all liquid is absorbed and rice is easily fluffed with a fork.
      (Refrain from lifting the lid off while rice is simmering.)
      Enjoy!

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    • Jennifer

      July 19, 2022 at 7:45 pm

      Yummmmmm. That is all.

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      • Maria

        July 23, 2022 at 4:57 am

        Thanks Jennifer. 🙂

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  3. Nicole

    June 13, 2021 at 9:50 am

    This sounds so good! Putting this on our dinner calendar for this week!

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  4. Emmy

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  5. Claudia

    February 22, 2022 at 10:09 am

    Oh Man! We can’t get enough of these Greek bowls, my husband and I just had a fight over who could take the last serving to work! Definitely making these again! YUM!

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    • Maria

      February 22, 2022 at 10:41 am

      I am so happy you like them! I love the fresh flavors and that hit of citrus with the lemon! SOOO good!

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  6. AnnS

    May 12, 2022 at 10:54 pm

    This recipe is absolutely delicious! I made the lemon rice, Greek salad, and Tzatziki sauce to go with it. Tomorrow at lunch, I’ll be dipping pita chips in the leftover Tzatziki sauce. 🙂

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    • Maria

      May 16, 2022 at 9:49 am

      We had these last week too and I forgot how dang good they are. So glad you like the recipe!

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  7. Joyce b

    May 25, 2022 at 6:38 am

    This was great, I used a plant based ground and served with your lemon rice. Thanks for the recipes!

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    • Maria

      May 31, 2022 at 7:54 am

      Yum! I’m so glad you liked it!

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