Beef Pockets Recipe

Name: Beef Pockets
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs beef sirloin steaks; 1/4 cup lemon juice, fresh; 1 teaspoon ground allspice; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 12 roma tomatoes; 6 pita pocket bread, cut in half; salt; 1/2 cup red onion, sliced thin; 1/4 cup parsley, fresh chopped; 1 cup cucumber, sliced thin

Servings: persons

1
Slice beef into 1/8-inch-thick strips.
2
In a bowl, mix beef, lemon juice, allspice and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
3
Set aside.
4
Core tomatoes and cut in half lengthwise.
5
With skin side up broil about4 inches from heat until browned, 6 minutes.
6
Set oven temperature to 200 degrees.
7
Stack pocket bread in center of foil and wrap.
8
Place in oven with tomatoes until ready to serve, 5- 10 minutes.
9
In a large skillet add meat mixture and cook until no longer pink.
10
Transfer beef only to a bowl.
11
Boil juices until reduced to 1/4 cup, pour over meat.
12
Add salt to taste.
13
To make your beef pockets take one half of a pocket add some beef, onions, tomatoes, parsley and cucumbers.
14
Top with some Sesame Yogurt Sauce.

700

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lbs beef sirloin steaks, 1/4 cup lemon juice, fresh, 1 teaspoon ground allspice, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and more.

Yes, Beef Pockets falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Beef Pockets

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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