Description
25 Minute Tzatziki Gyro Rice Bowls are a quick and flavorful meal featuring seasoned gyro-style meat served over fluffy rice with fresh vegetables and creamy homemade tzatziki sauce.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef or lamb
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 cups cooked white rice
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- For the Tzatziki:
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cucumber, grated and squeezed dry
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef or lamb and cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks.
- Stir in oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook for 2–3 more minutes until fragrant. Remove from heat.
- In a bowl, mix together Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, lemon juice, garlic, dill, and salt to make the tzatziki sauce. Refrigerate until ready to use.
- Divide cooked rice among serving bowls.
- Top with seasoned meat, cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, red onion, and feta cheese.
- Drizzle generously with tzatziki sauce and garnish with fresh parsley. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Use microwaveable rice to save time.
- Squeeze excess moisture from cucumber to keep tzatziki thick.
- Swap rice for cauliflower rice for a lower-carb option.
- Add olives or hummus for extra Mediterranean flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean