Greek Beef Bowls are delicious, easy to make, and perfect for piling on your favorite toppings!
Greek Beef Bowls
If you’ve been around for a while, you know I love a good dinner bowl—and today’s recipe is a winner! These Greek Ground Turkey Bowls are a reader favorite on my site, so I decided to tweak them using ground beef.
To make the beef go further, I added chickpeas—beans are always a great way to stretch pricier meats. The seasonings and components are inspired by Jessica’s amazing Mediterranean bowls, I especially loved her idea of starting with a scoop of hummus as the base!
Let’s Break It Down
The beef is so quick and easy to make! I buy hummus, prep Tzatziki, pickled onions, and bake white rice ahead of time. Everything gets more flavorful as it sits, and then actual weeknight prep to make these Greek Beef Bowls is a breeze!
Ingredients
- Olive oil: Extra-virgin adds the best flavor.
- Ground beef: Use 93/7 lean beef for great flavor with less fat.
Seasonings: Classic and simple—oregano, garlic powder, and optional dill. Freeze-dried dill is an easy way to add flavor, especially in winter! - Chickpeas: Drain and rinse. Skip them if you’re not a fan.
Greek Beef Bowl Components
- Hummus: Plain works best—store-bought or homemade, depending on your time.
- White rice: Any type is fine, but baking rice during weekly meal prep is a game-changer.
- Tzatziki sauce: My homemade version is so much better than store-bought—it’s worth the effort!
- Pickled onions: Quick-pickle these during meal prep for extra flavor.
- Cucumbers and tomatoes: Add crunch and freshness.
- Optional toppings: Fresh lemon, parsley, or dill for brightness; crumbled feta for creaminess.
Greek Beef Bowl Recipe Tips
- Brown the Beef: Let the beef brown on each side before breaking it apart. More color means more flavor!
- Season as You Go: Add salt and pepper while cooking and don’t forget to adjust at the end.
Prep Tzatziki Early: Chill for at least an hour to enhance the flavor, or make it ahead and stir well before serving. - Tomato and Cucumber Flavor Boost: Drizzle olive oil over the cucumbers and tomatoes, then add fresh or freeze-dried dill, salt, and pepper.
Storage
How To Store and Meal Prep
- Beef and Chickpeas: Keep in a sealed container in the fridge for 4-5 days.
- Rice: Store in a separate container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- Toppings: Store cucumbers, tomatoes, and feta in separate containers. Make Tzatziki and pickled onions ahead; they last 4-5 days.
Meal Prep Greek Beef Bowls:
- Beef: Cook in bulk and portion for quick bowls.
- Rice: Make early in the week and store in the fridge.
- Toppings: Prep and store in small containers for easy use.
More Greek-Inspired Recipes
- Greek Salad with a delicious dressing
- Greek Chicken Bowls with oven-baked chicken
- Flavorful Greek Quinoa Salad
- Greek Meatball Bowls with a delicious herb sauce
- Greek Pasta Salad with tomatoes and cucumbers
Greek Beef Bowls
Whip up Greek Beef Bowls for a fast, flavorful meal with endless topping options!
Equipment
- Large pan
Ingredients
Greek Beef and Chickpeas
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound lean ground beef (93/7)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon freeze-dried dill optional
- 1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas drained and rinsed
Bowl Assembly
- Hummus as the bowl base
- White Rice as the bowl base
- Tzatziki sauce for topping
- Pickled onions optional, for topping
- 1 cup thinly sliced cucumber
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved or quartered
- Toppings as desired see note 1
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Season beef all over with salt and pepper (about 1/2 teaspoon each). Add beef to the pan and let it brown on one side, about 1 minute. Flip, brown the other side, then break it into small crumbles with a wooden spoon. Stir in chickpeas, garlic powder, and oregano. Cook until the beef is nicely browned and any liquid is gone. Stir in dill if using. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Prepare hummus, rice, tzatziki, and pickled onions (store-bought or homemade—see links above). In a bowl, mix the cucumbers and tomatoes. Just eyeballing it, drizzle with olive oil, salt, pepper, and dill, if desired.
- Spread 2-4 tablespoons of hummus in a bowl. Add a scoop of rice, then evenly divide the beef mixture and cucumber-tomato salad. Top with tzatziki, pickled onions, and optional toppings like lemon, fresh herbs, or feta. Serve immediately!
Recipe Notes
Note 1: I love adding some fresh herbs (dill or parsley), a drizzle of lemon juice, or crumbled feta to these bowls. Just pick and choose your favorites!
Note 2: Calories are for the Greek beef and chickpeas only; toppings and sides may vary.
Storage: Store beef in an airtight container in the fridge 4-5 days. Keep the rice in a separate container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Store cucumbers, tomatoes, and feta separately in airtight containers. Tzatziki and pickled onions can be prepared ahead and stored in the fridge for 4-5 days. Assemble the bowls just before serving to keep everything fresh.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 265kcal | Carbohydrates: 15.2g | Protein: 30.3g | Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 67.8mg | Sodium: 374mg | Fiber: 4.9g
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
