Best Spiced Beef And Onion Pitas With Chimichurri Sauce Recipes

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SPICY BEEF PITAS



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This is from Every Day w/ Rachael Ray. It's inexpensive, easy and tastes great. I'm not a fan of bell peppers, so I used a bit of petite diced tomatoes for color and flavor.

Provided by E.A.4957

Categories     Meat

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup plain Greek yogurt
3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1/2 onion, chopped
1 1/2 teaspoons habanero peppers, finely chopped
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 lb ground beef
4 pita bread
salt and pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • preheat oven to 500 degrees.
  • In a small bowl, combine the yogurt and 2 garlic cloves and season with salt and pepper.
  • In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the bell pepper and onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir in the remaining garlic, the chile and cumin and cook for 30 seconds.
  • Add the beef and cook, breaking up with a spoon, until no longer pink, about 5 minutes and season with salt and pepper.
  • Place pitas on a baking sheet and bake for apx 5 minutes until a little brown.
  • Top with ground beef mixture and serve with garlic yogurt.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 457.9, Fat 21.3, SaturatedFat 7.2, Cholesterol 77.1, Sodium 398.9, Carbohydrate 37.7, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 2.7, Protein 27.2

SPICED BEEF AND ONION PITAS WITH PARSLEY SAUCE



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Time 30m

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

3 cups loosely packed fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves (from 2 bunches)
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon chopped shallot
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup olive oil
4 (6-inch) pita loaves with pockets
1/4 cup olive oil or vegetable oil
1 pound white onions, quartered lengthwise, then cut lengthwise into 1/4-inch-wide wedges
3/4 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 pound sliced stir-fry beef (top round) or 1/3-inch-thick top round steaks, cut into 1/3-inch-wide strips

Steps:

  • Purée all sauce ingredients in a blender until smooth.
  • Toast pitas on rack of a gas burner over high heat, turning with tongs, until heated through but still pliable (pitas may puff), about 1 minute, then wrap in foil to keep warm. (Alternatively, wrap untoasted pitas in foil and warm in a preheated 300°F oven or toaster oven.)
  • Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then sauté half of onions, stirring occasionally, until browned but still crisp, 4 to 5 minutes. Transfer to a large plate. Sauté remaining onions in 1 tablespoon oil in same manner and transfer to plate (reserve skillet).
  • Stir together coriander, cumin, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Pat beef dry and toss with spices. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in skillet over moderately high heat, then sauté half of beef, stirring, until browned but still pink inside, 1 to 1 1/2 minutes. Transfer beef to plate with onions, then sauté remaining beef in remaining tablespoon oil in same manner.
  • Halve pitas and fill with beef and onions. Serve sauce on the side.

BEEF SKEWERS WITH CILANTRO CHIMICHURRI



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     appetizer

Time 1h15m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons sugar
Kosher salt
1 red onion, thinly sliced
1 bunch cilantro, roughly chopped
1 pound flank steak, trimmed
1 clove garlic
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
Juice of 1/2 lemon
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing
Freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Make the pickled red onion: Combine the cider vinegar, sugar and 1 teaspoon salt in a medium bowl and whisk to dissolve. Add the red onion and 2 tablespoons cilantro and stir to combine. Cover and set aside at room temperature, 1 hour.
  • Meanwhile, soak 20 wooden skewers in warm water, at least 20 minutes. Slice the flank steak against the grain into 20 strips, about 1/8 inch thick. Thread the meat accordion-style onto the skewers and set aside until ready to grill.
  • Combine the remaining cilantro, the garlic, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, red pepper flakes, 1/2 teaspoon salt and the olive oil in a blender and puree until smooth; transfer to a small bowl.
  • Heat a grill or grill pan to medium high. Season the steak with salt and pepper. Brush the grill with olive oil, then grill the skewers until marked, about 1 minute per side. Serve with the chimichurri and pickled onion.

GREEK BEEF PITAS



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A local fast-food pita restaurant inspired me to make my own Greek-style sandwiches at home. Add olives if you like. -Nancy Sousley, Lafayette, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
1 small onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
1 cup reduced-fat plain Greek yogurt
1 medium tomato, chopped
1/2 cup chopped peeled cucumber
1 teaspoon dill weed
4 whole pita breads, warmed
Optional: Additional chopped tomatoes and cucumber

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook beef, onion and garlic over medium heat 8-10 minutes or until beef is no longer pink and vegetables are tender, breaking up beef into crumbles; drain. Stir in oregano and 1/2 teaspoon salt., In a small bowl, mix yogurt, tomato, cucumber, dill and remaining salt. Spoon 3/4 cup beef mixture over each pita bread; top with 3 tablespoons yogurt sauce. If desired, top with additional tomatoes and cucumbers. Serve with remaining yogurt sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 407 calories, Fat 11g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 74mg cholesterol, Sodium 851mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 34g protein.

SPICED BEEF AND ONION PITAS WITH CHIMICHURRI SAUCE



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The spicy chimichurri sauce dresses up this Brazilian-style steak sandwich...and it's not to be left out! Adapted from "The Complete 15-Minute Gourmet" by Paulette Mitchell. Note: I posted the complete recipe for the Chimichurri Sauce. It could be halved, but if making the full batch, use the left overs for other grilled meats.

Provided by gailanng

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
12 ounces boneless beef sirloin, thinly sliced and cut into 1/2-inch strips
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
2 cups yellow onions, cut in thin lengthwise slivers
24 inches pita bread rounds
1/2 cup chimichurri sauce (recipe follows)
2 cups loosely packed fresh flat leaf parsley, and tender stems
1/4 cup coarsely chopped onion
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon fresh oregano leaves
4 garlic cloves
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, to taste
1 pinch sugar
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Stir together the coriander, cumin, salt and pepper in a medium bowl. Add the sirloin strips and lightly coat with spices.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onions; cook, stirring occasionally, for 6 minutes or until well-browned and very tender. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil and the beef; continue to cook, stirring occasionally, for 3 more minutes or until the beef is just cooked. Remove from the heat and cover to keep warm.
  • While the beef is cooking, stack the pitas on a microwave-proof plate and cover with a paper towel. Microwave on high for 1 minute or until warm.
  • Halve each pita to form 2 pockets. Fill with beef and onions. Drizzle each half with about 1 tablespoon chimichurri sauce. Serve while warm.
  • For the Chimichurri Sauce: Process all ingredients in a food processor or blender until smooth. If tasted alone, the sauce will seem very acidic. To adjust seasonings, taste by dipping in a piece of food, such as beef, chicken or fish.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 440.6, Fat 18.1, SaturatedFat 3.3, Cholesterol 51, Sodium 658.2, Carbohydrate 42.8, Fiber 4.1, Sugar 4.9, Protein 26

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