Greek Style Ground Beef & Veggie Bowls With Tzatziki Sauce

What You’ll Need

For the Beef:

• 1 lb Pasture Provisions grass-fed ground beef

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 tsp ground cumin

• 1 tsp smoked paprika

• 1 tsp dried oregano

• ½ tsp crushed red pepper (optional)

• Salt & black pepper, to taste

For the Bowl:

• 2 cups cooked quinoa (or brown rice/cauliflower rice)

• 1 large cucumber, diced

• 1 red bell pepper, diced

• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

• ½ red onion, thinly sliced

• 1 avocado, sliced

• ½ cup Kalamata olives, halved

• drizzle of 2 Tbsp fresh parsley or dill, chopped

• Sriracha for heat is desired

For the Tzatziki Sauce:

• 1 cup plain Greek yogurt

• ½ cucumber, grated and squeezed dry

• 1 Tbsp lemon juice

• 1 Tbsp olive oil

• 1 clove garlic, finely minced

• 1 Tbsp fresh dill, chopped (or mint)

• Salt & pepper, to taste

Let’s Cook

1. Cook the Quinoa (or Base):
   If you don’t already have quinoa prepped, cook according to package directions. Set aside.

2. Make the Beef:
   Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon. Stir in garlic, cumin, paprika, oregano, red pepper, salt, and black pepper. Cook until fragrant, ~5 minutes.

3. Prepare Tzatziki:
   In a bowl, mix Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, and dill. Season with salt and pepper. Chill until ready to serve.

4. Assemble the Bowls:
   Divide quinoa among 4 bowls. Top each with seasoned ground beef, cucumber, bell pepper, cherry tomatoes, onion, avocado slices, and olives.

5. Finish & Enjoy:
   Drizzle with tzatziki sauce, sprinkle with fresh parsley or dill, siracha, and serve right away!