Middle Eastern Steak Pitas
 
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Difficulty: Easy
Est. Cost: $22
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
  • 1¼ pounds flank steak, thinly sliced against the grain
  • 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh mint (or parsley, if you prefer)
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
  • ¼ cup tahini (sesame paste)
  • 2 medium tomatoes, diced
  • 3 small Persian cucumbers, peeled and chopped
  • 4 grilled pocketless pitas, naan, OR 8 slices lavash
Instructions
  1. Combine the steak, onion, pumpkin pie spice, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 minced garlic clove, 2 tablespoons chopped herbs, 1 teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoon pepper in a bowl; toss well to coat. Set aside while you prepare the salad.
  2. Whisk the tahini, the remaining garlic and 2 tablespoons lemon juice, and 1 tablespoon olive oil in a separate bowl; stir in the tomatoes and cucumbers.
  3. Heat a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat until very hot. Brush the pitas with the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil; cook until lightly toasted, about 1 minute per side. Transfer to plates. Working in batches, add the meat and onion to the skillet in a single layer and cook until browned, about 2 minutes per side.
  4. Serve the steak and onion on the pitas with the cucumber salad. Top with the remaining herbs.
Nutrition Information
Calories: 632 Fat: 30 g Saturated fat: 7 g Carbohydrates: 49 g Sodium: 869 mg Fiber: 5 g Protein: 41 g Cholesterol: 54 mg
Recipe by The Amiable Cooks at https://theamiablecooks.com/middle-eastern-steak-pitas/