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Greek Ground Beef Rice Bowl 2026 07 26 171358 800x800 1

Greek Ground Beef Rice Bowl

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  • Author: chef-ava
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten-Free

Description

This flavorful and satisfying Greek Ground Beef Rice Bowl brings together tender ground beef, fresh vegetables, and creamy tzatziki over fluffy rice. Perfect for busy weeknights!

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 cups long grain rice
  • 3 cups water
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 large cucumber, diced
  • 2 medium tomatoes, diced
  • 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
  • 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon fresh dill, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  1. Rinse the rice under cold water until clear, then combine with 3 cups of water in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15–18 minutes until tender.
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion and minced garlic, sautéing for 2–3 minutes until translucent.
  3. Add the ground beef, cooking while breaking it up with a spoon until browned, about 5–6 minutes.
  4. Stir in the tomato paste, dried oregano, dried thyme, cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Cook for an additional 2 minutes until fragrant.
  5. Combine Greek yogurt, lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, dill, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl for the tzatziki. Mix well and set aside.
  6. Divide the cooked rice among bowls and top with ground beef, cucumber, tomatoes, olives, feta, and parsley.
  7. Finish with a dollop of tzatziki and serve warm.

Notes

You can store leftovers in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. This recipe is also customizable with additional vegetables or ground meat substitutions.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Cooking
  • Cuisine: Greek

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 500
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg

Find it online: https://www.majesticrecipes.com/greek-ground-beef-rice-bowl/