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Mediterranean Ground Beef Bowls with Lemon Tahini Sauce Recipe

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These Mediterranean Ground Beef Bowls with Lemon Tahini Sauce are a quick, flavorful, and satisfying meal that combines juicy spiced ground beef with sautéed vegetables, briny olives, and creamy feta. Topped with a zesty, creamy lemon tahini sauce, this dish is perfect for a weeknight dinner, meal prep, or a cozy date night. Gluten free, grain free, nut free, and refined sugar free, this recipe delivers vibrant Mediterranean flavors with minimal effort.

Ingredients

Ground Beef Bowl

  • 3 cloves garlic, mashed
  • 1 zucchini, chopped (~3/4 cup)
  • 1 orange bell pepper, chopped
  • 3/4 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/4 cup kalamata olives, sliced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 red onion, diced
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
  • 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped

Lemon Tahini Sauce

  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons tahini
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 clove garlic, mashed
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • Water, to thin; as needed

Instructions

  1. Prepare the vegetables. Chop the zucchini, orange bell pepper, cherry tomatoes, and dice the red onion. Slice the kalamata olives and mash the garlic cloves for use in both the beef mixture and the tahini sauce.
  2. Cook the ground beef and vegetables. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced red onion and mashed garlic, sautéing until softened and fragrant about 2-3 minutes. Add the ground beef, breaking it apart with a spoon, and cook until browned and no longer pink, about 6-8 minutes.
  3. Season the beef mixture. Sprinkle in dried oregano, cumin, paprika, kosher salt, and black pepper. Stir well to evenly distribute the spices. Add the chopped zucchini, orange bell pepper, cherry tomatoes, and sliced kalamata olives to the skillet. Cook for an additional 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are slightly tender but still vibrant.
  4. Make the lemon tahini sauce. In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, tahini, honey, red wine vinegar, mashed garlic, sea salt, and black pepper until smooth. Add water a tablespoon at a time until the sauce reaches a drizzle-able consistency.
  5. Assemble the bowls. Divide the cooked ground beef and vegetable mixture evenly among four bowls. Top each bowl with crumbled feta cheese and a sprinkle of chopped parsley. Drizzle the lemon tahini sauce generously over each serving.
  6. Serve and enjoy. Serve the bowls warm as a fulfilling and balanced Mediterranean meal packed with fresh flavors and hearty ingredients.

Notes

  • For a vegetarian option, substitute ground beef with sautéed mushrooms or lentils.
  • The sauce can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • Adjust the amount of honey in the tahini sauce depending on your preferred level of sweetness.
  • Serve this bowl over cauliflower rice or quinoa if you want to add a grain base.
  • Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated gently.

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