Greek-Style Beef Pitas
Courtesy of The Beef Checkoff
Servings: 4
Prep Time: 10 Min.
Cook Time: 5 Min.
Prep Time: 10 Min.
Cook Time: 5 Min.
What you need:
* 1 lb. beef round tip steaks, cut 1/8 to 1/4-in. thick
* 1 Tbsp. lemon pepper
* 2-3 tsp. vegetable oil
* 3/4 c. plain or seasoned hummus
* 4 whole wheat pita breads, cut crosswise in half
* 1 Tbsp. lemon pepper
* 2-3 tsp. vegetable oil
* 3/4 c. plain or seasoned hummus
* 4 whole wheat pita breads, cut crosswise in half
What to do:
1. Stack beef steaks; cut lengthwise in half, then crosswise into 1-in. wide strips. Combine beef and lemon pepper in medium bowl.
2. Heat 2 tsp. oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add 1/2 of beef; stir-fry 1-3 min. or until outside surface of beef is no longer pink. (Do not overcook.) Remove from skillet. Repeat with remaining beef, adding remaining 1 tsp. oil to skillet, if necessary.
3. Spread hummus evenly in pita pockets. Fill with equal amounts of beef and toppings, as desired.
* Serving Suggestion: Serve with a lemony couscous of hot cooked whole wheat couscous tossed with fresh lemon juice, freshly grated lemon peel, salt and pepper.
* Recipe Courtesy of The Beef Checkoff.
2. Heat 2 tsp. oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add 1/2 of beef; stir-fry 1-3 min. or until outside surface of beef is no longer pink. (Do not overcook.) Remove from skillet. Repeat with remaining beef, adding remaining 1 tsp. oil to skillet, if necessary.
3. Spread hummus evenly in pita pockets. Fill with equal amounts of beef and toppings, as desired.
* Serving Suggestion: Serve with a lemony couscous of hot cooked whole wheat couscous tossed with fresh lemon juice, freshly grated lemon peel, salt and pepper.
* Recipe Courtesy of The Beef Checkoff.