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BEEF PITAS WITH YOGURT SAUCE

Recipe from The Taste of Home Cookbook : Begin your Greek menu with this tasty version of a traditional gyro. With tender seasoned beef and sauteed onions, this is sure to be a hit. It's topped with an easy-to-make yogurt sauce.

Provided by Boomette

Categories     Steak

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12



Beef Pitas With Yogurt Sauce image

Steps:

  • For sauce, in a small bowl, combine the yogurt, parsley, garlic and salt. Cover and refrigerate until serving.
  • In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the oregano, rosemary, salt and pepper; add beef. Seal bag and toss to coat.
  • In a large nonstick skillet, saute onion in 2 tsp oil until golden brown. Remove and keep warm. Saute beef in remaining oil until no longer pink. Serve beef and onion on pitas with yogurt sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 257.2, Fat 5.4, SaturatedFat 0.8, Cholesterol 1.2, Sodium 736, Carbohydrate 42.3, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 7.1, Protein 9.6

1 cup plain fat-free yogurt
1/4 cup fresh parsley, minced
1/2 teaspoon garlic, minced
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 lb beef top sirloin steak, cut into thin strips
1 large sweet onion, sliced
4 teaspoons olive oil, divided
4 whole gyro-style pita bread, warmed (6 inches)

GREEK BEEF PITAS

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



Greek Beef Pitas image

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.

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

BEEF PITAS WITH YOGURT SAUCE

Pitas with tender seasoned beef, and sauteed onions. The yogurt sauce can also be used as a dip for warmed pita chips.

Provided by weekend cooker

Categories     Meat

Time 30m

Yield 4 pitas, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12



Beef Pitas With Yogurt Sauce image

Steps:

  • For the sauce, in a small bowl, combine all the ingredients listed for the sauce, and refrigerate until serving.
  • In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the oregano, rosemary, salt and pepper, shake well.add beef seal bag again, and toss to coat.
  • In a large nonstick skillet, saute onion in 2 teaspoons oil until golden brown.
  • Remove and keep warm.
  • Saute beef in remaining oil until no longer pink.
  • Serve beef and onion on pitas with yogurt sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 254.5, Fat 5.4, SaturatedFat 0.8, Cholesterol 1.1, Sodium 732.4, Carbohydrate 41.9, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 6.8, Protein 9.3

1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 lb beef top sirloin steak, cut into thin strips
1 large sweet onion, sliced
4 teaspoons olive oil, divided
4 whole pita breads, warmed
8 ounces plain fat-free yogurt
1/4 cup minced parsley
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
1/8 teaspoon salt

SPICED BEEF KABOBS WITH CUCUMBER-YOGURT SAUCE

Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Time 55m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18



Spiced Beef Kabobs with Cucumber-Yogurt Sauce image

Steps:

  • For the sauce: Grate the cucumber over a strainer and squeeze out the water. Transfer the grated cucumber to a medium bowl along with the mint, yogurt, lemon zest, lemon juice, olive oil and salt. Mix to combine, using a rubber spatula. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
  • For the kebobs: In a medium bowl, whisk together the yogurt, olive oil, lemon zest, salt, cumin, garam masala and cayenne. Add the cubed sirloin and mix to coat evenly. Cover with plastic wrap and marinate at room temperature for about 20 minutes.
  • Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium heat.
  • Beginning with the meat, thread one cube of sirloin onto a skewer, followed by a tomato, another piece of meat, a piece of onion, another piece of meat and finishing with a tomato and an onion. Continue like this until all the skewers are assembled. Sprinkle the kebobs on all sides with salt, then place on the preheated grill and cook for three minutes per side for medium doneness. Serve warm with the cucumber-yogurt sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 256 calorie, Fat 11.5 grams, SaturatedFat 3.5 grams, Cholesterol 55 milligrams, Sodium 448 milligrams, Carbohydrate 10 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 27 grams, Sugar 6 grams

1/2 English cucumber, peeled
1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
3/4 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt, such as Fage
1 teaspoon lemon zest, from 1 lemon
1 tablespoon lemon juice, from 1/2 large lemon
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 cup nonfat Greek yogurt, such as Fage
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon lemon zest, from 1 lemon
1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more for seasoning
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon garam masala
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
1 pound beef sirloin, cut into 1-inch cubes
16 grape or cherry tomatoes
1 large red onion, cut into 1-inch cubes
Eight 10-inch bamboo skewers, soaked if using an outdoor grill

PRESSURE-COOKER LAMB PITAS WITH YOGURT SAUCE

The spiced lamb in these stuffed pita pockets goes perfectly with cool cucumber and yogurt. It's like having your own Greek gyro stand in the kitchen! -Angela Leinenbach, Mechanicsville, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 40m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13



Pressure-Cooker Lamb Pitas with Yogurt Sauce image

Steps:

  • Select saute or browning setting on a 6-qt. electric pressure cooker. Adjust for medium heat; add oil. When oil is hot, brown lamb in batches. Add wine to pressure cooker. Cook 30 seconds, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan. Press cancel. Add onion, garlic, 1 teaspoon salt, oregano and basil. Return lamb to pressure cooker., Lock lid; close pressure-release valve. Adjust to pressure-cook on high for 15 minutes. Let pressure release naturally for 10 minutes; quick-release any remaining pressure. Press cancel., Select saute setting; adjust for low heat. Add tomato paste; simmer, uncovered, until mixture is slightly thickened, 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Press cancel., To serve, dice enough cucumber to measure 1 cup; thinly slice remaining cucumber. Combine diced cucumber with yogurt and remaining salt. Fill pitas with lamb mixture, tomatoes, sliced cucumbers and yogurt mixture. Freeze option: Freeze cooled lamb mixture in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally and adding a little broth or water if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 383 calories, Fat 11g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 78mg cholesterol, Sodium 766mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 31g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 pounds lamb stew meat (3/4-inch pieces)
1/2 cup dry red wine
1 large onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1-1/4 teaspoons salt, divided
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/3 cup tomato paste
1 medium cucumber
1 cup plain yogurt
16 pita pocket halves, warmed
4 plum tomatoes, sliced

ROAST BEEF GARDEN PITAS

Showcasing lots of fresh veggies coated with horseradish mayonnaise, these packed pitas appeal to all. Men especially will like the hearty addition of roast beef.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 3 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15



Roast Beef Garden Pitas image

Steps:

  • Line pita halves with roast beef. In a small bowl, combine the broccoli, corn, cucumber, carrot, celery and onion., In another bowl, combine the dressing ingredients. Pour over vegetable mixture; toss to coat. Fill pita halves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 172 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 30mg cholesterol, Sodium 579mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 14g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

3 whole wheat pita pocket halves
1/3 pound thinly sliced deli roast beef
1/4 cup chopped fresh broccoli
1/4 cup frozen corn, thawed
1/4 cup chopped seeded peeled cucumber
2 tablespoons shredded carrot
2 tablespoons finely chopped celery
2 tablespoons thinly sliced green onion
DRESSING:
1-1/2 teaspoons prepared horseradish
1-1/2 teaspoons mayonnaise
1-1/2 teaspoons reduced-fat sour cream
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

CURRIED BEEF PITAS WITH CUCUMBER SAUCE

A good friend gave me this recipe when I first got married. I was a bit apprehensive to try it since the ingredients weren't that familiar to me, but, years later, it's now one of our family favorites. -Shannon Koene, Blacksburg, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings (1-1/2 cups sauce).

Number Of Ingredients 15



Curried Beef Pitas with Cucumber Sauce image

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, mix the first seven ingredients. Refrigerate until serving., In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat 6-8 minutes or until beef is no longer pink; crumble beef; drain. Add apple, raisins, curry powder and salt; cook until apple is tender, stirring occasionally. Serve in pita halves with sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 429 calories, Fat 11g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 71mg cholesterol, Sodium 686mg sodium, Carbohydrate 50g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 36g protein.

1 cup fat-free plain Greek yogurt
1 cup finely chopped peeled cucumber
1 tablespoon minced fresh mint
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons snipped fresh dill
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
PITAS:
1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
1 small onion, chopped
1 medium Golden Delicious apple, finely chopped
1/4 cup raisins
2 teaspoons curry powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
8 whole wheat pita pocket halves

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