Cozy Greek Ground Beef Bowl with Tzatziki Recipe

Craving a cozy, hearty meal? Try this Greek Ground Beef Bowl with Tzatziki. After making this many times, I’ve perfected the balance of flavors. The trick I discovered is browning the beef first for extra depth. The crispy beef and creamy tzatziki make this better than takeout. Jump to the recipe card or keep reading for my best tips. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Cozy Crockpot Meatballs and Tortellini Soup and Crockpot Seafood Ramen.

What You'll Need for Cozy Greek Ground Beef Bowl with Tzatziki Recipe

Choosing the right ingredients makes a big difference, but this recipe is forgiving enough to work with what you have.

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 onion
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
• 1 cup beef broth
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp dried basil
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 1 cup Greek yogurt
• 1 cucumber
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Optional: Chopped fresh parsley
• Optional: Crumbled feta cheese
• Optional: Sliced red onion
• Optional: Lemon wedges

How to Make Cozy Greek Ground Beef Bowl with Tzatziki Recipe

1. Cook Beef: In a large skillet, cook ground beef over medium heat until browned. Drain fat.
2. Add Aromatics: Add onion and garlic to the skillet. Cook until softened.
3. Add Tomatoes and Broth: Stir in diced tomatoes, beef broth, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 20 minutes.
4. Make Tzatziki: Blend Greek yogurt, cucumber, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until smooth.
5. Serve: Spoon beef mixture into bowls. Top with tzatziki and desired toppings.

Storing & Reheating Cozy Greek Ground Beef Bowl with Tzatziki Recipe

Short-Term Storage

Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Make-ahead tip: Prepare the beef mixture and tzatziki up to 2 days ahead. Store separately in the fridge.

Freezing Cozy Greek Ground Beef Bowl with Tzatziki Recipe

Freeze cooked beef mixture for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.

How to Reheat Without Drying It Out

Oven: Reheat in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 15-20 minutes. Microwave: Reheat in the microwave for 2-3 minutes, stirring halfway.

Recipe Notes

• Chef tip: Sautéing the onion and garlic in the beef drippings adds extra flavor.
• Best substitution: Use ground turkey or chicken for a leaner option.
• Make-ahead: Prepare the beef mixture and tzatziki up to 2 days ahead. Store separately in the fridge.
• Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled or halved.
• Troubleshooting: If the beef mixture is too thick, thin it with a little water or beef broth.

Cozy Greek Ground Beef Bowl with Tzatziki Recipe

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Prep

15 mins

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Cook

30 mins

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Total

45 mins

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Serves

4 servings

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Diet

Gluten-free

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 onion
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
• 1 cup beef broth
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp dried basil
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Seasonings

• 1 cup Greek yogurt
• 1 cucumber
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Optional Toppings

• Chopped fresh parsley
• Crumbled feta cheese
• Sliced red onion
• Lemon wedges

Instructions

1. Cook Beef: In a large skillet, cook ground beef over medium heat until browned. Drain fat.
2. Add Aromatics: Add onion and garlic to the skillet. Cook until softened.
3. Add Tomatoes and Broth: Stir in diced tomatoes, beef broth, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 20 minutes.
4. Make Tzatziki: Blend Greek yogurt, cucumber, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until smooth.
5. Serve: Spoon beef mixture into bowls. Top with tzatziki and desired toppings.

Notes

• Chef tip: Sautéing the onion and garlic in the beef drippings adds extra flavor.
• Best substitution: Use ground turkey or chicken for a leaner option.
• Make-ahead: Prepare the beef mixture and tzatziki up to 2 days ahead. Store separately in the fridge.
• Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled or halved.
• Troubleshooting: If the beef mixture is too thick, thin it with a little water or beef broth.

Storage

• Fridge: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
• Freezer: Freeze cooked beef mixture for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.
• Oven reheat: Reheat in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 15-20 minutes.
• Microwave reheat: Reheat in the microwave for 2-3 minutes, stirring halfway.
• Make ahead: Prepare the beef mixture and tzatziki up to 2 days ahead. Store separately in the fridge.

Nutrition Per Serving

• Calories: 450
• Protein: 35g
• Fat: 22g
• Carbs: 20g
• Fiber: 2g
• Sugar: 8g
• Sodium: 600mg
• Cholesterol: 100mg
• Sat. Fat: 10g

Nutritional values are estimates only. Actual values may vary by brand and portion size.

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A Warm Final Note

I can’t wait for you to try Cozy Greek Ground Beef Bowl with Tzatziki Recipe and see how effortlessly it comes together. When you make it, pop back here and leave a rating or share how it turned out — I love hearing from you!