Gyro Meat Couscous Bowl: A Deliciously Wholesome Recipe You’ll Love
A Mediterranean-inspired grain bowl featuring spiced gyro meat over fluffy couscous, topped with fresh vegetables, tzatziki sauce, and feta cheese. A flavorful and satisfying meal that comes together in under 30 minutes!
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Total Time: 30 mins
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
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- For the Gyro Meat:
- 1 lb ground lamb (or beef/lamb blend)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- For the Bowl:
- 1 cup uncooked couscous
- 1¼ cups chicken broth
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- ½ red onion, thinly sliced
- ½ cup kalamata olives, pitted
- ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese
- ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
- For the Tzatziki Sauce:
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- ½ cucumber, grated and drained
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
- ½ tsp salt
Instructions
- Cook Couscous: Bring chicken broth to boil. Stir in couscous, cover, and remove from heat. Let stand 5 minutes, then fluff with fork.
- Make Tzatziki: Mix all sauce ingredients in bowl. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Cook Gyro Meat: Heat oil in skillet over medium-high. Add ground meat and all spices. Cook 6-8 minutes, breaking into crumbles, until browned.
- Assemble Bowls: Divide couscous among bowls. Top with gyro meat, tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and olives.
- Finish: Drizzle with tzatziki sauce. Sprinkle with feta and parsley. Serve with lemon wedges if desired.
Notes
- For quicker prep, use pre-made gyro meat or lamb kebabs
- Israeli (pearl) couscous can be substituted for regular
- Make tzatziki sauce ahead for better flavor development
- Add hummus or roasted red peppers for extra Mediterranean flavors
- Vegetarian option: substitute meat with grilled halloumi or chickpeas
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Find it online: https://us.recipesfood.org/gyro-meat-couscous-bowl-recipe/
