Description
Craving a rich, satisfying dinner idea that’s easy to make but full of restaurant-level flavor? This Creamy Grilled Steak Bowl with Zucchini brings together juicy grilled steak, buttery sautéed zucchini, a velvety garlic herb cream sauce, and a warm, seasoned grain base. It’s a crowd-pleasing dish perfect for quick dinners, meal prep, or an elevated weeknight experience. Whether you’re looking for healthy snack inspiration, easy dinner ideas, or a quick yet flavorful bowl recipe, this one checks every box.
Ingredients
1 lb ribeye or sirloin steak
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp salt
0.5 tsp black pepper
0.5 tsp garlic powder
0.5 tsp smoked paprika
1 tbsp butter
3 garlic cloves minced
0.5 cup heavy cream
0.25 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 tsp Dijon mustard
0.5 tsp onion powder
1 tbsp fresh parsley finely chopped
Salt and black pepper to taste
1 medium zucchini sliced into thin rounds
1 tbsp olive oil
Pinch of salt
Pinch of black pepper
2 cups cooked rice
1 tsp soy sauce (optional)
0.5 tsp sesame oil (optional)
Instructions
1. Bring the steak to room temperature for 30 minutes before cooking.
2. Pat the steak dry and rub it with olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika.
3. Preheat your grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
4. Grill the steak for 3–4 minutes per side or until desired doneness. Use a meat thermometer to check internal temperature.
5. Let the steak rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
6. In a skillet, heat 1 tbsp olive oil and cook zucchini slices for 2–3 minutes per side until golden and tender. Season lightly.
7. In a small saucepan, melt butter and sauté garlic for 1 minute.
8. Add heavy cream, parmesan, Dijon, and onion powder. Simmer and stir until slightly thickened.
9. Stir in fresh parsley and season the sauce with salt and pepper. Keep warm on low heat.
10. Warm the rice and mix with soy sauce and sesame oil if using.
11. Portion rice into bowls. Slice the steak and place it on top with zucchini.
12. Spoon the creamy garlic herb sauce generously over the steak. Garnish if desired and serve hot.
Notes
Letting the steak rest before slicing keeps it juicy and tender.
If the sauce thickens too much while standing, stir in a bit of cream or milk to adjust consistency.
Use a cast iron skillet or grill pan for better searing and caramelization.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
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