Beef with Yogurt in Pita Bread Recipe

Name: Beef with Yogurt in Pita Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ½ cup dry red wine; 2 tablespoons olive oil or 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 2 teaspoons minced garlic; ½ teaspoon dried oregano; ½ teaspoon salt; 1 dash pepper; 1 lb beef flank steak; 1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon margarine; 4 pita bread; 3 cups chopped lettuce; 1 cup peeled seeded and diced cucumber; 1 cup chopped tomato; 1 cup plain yogurt

Servings: persons

½ cup dry red wine
2 tablespoons olive oil or 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 teaspoons minced garlic
½ teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon salt
1 dash pepper
1 lb beef flank steak
1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon margarine
4 pita bread
3 cups chopped lettuce
1 cup peeled seeded and diced cucumber
1 cup chopped tomato
1 cup plain yogurt

1
Combine wine, oil, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper.
2
cut steak into strips, 2-inches by 1/4-inch wide, or as thin as possible.
3
Pour wine marinade over beef strips, and let stand for 1 hour at room temperature.
4
Drain meat strips and cook, in two batches, in hot butter, stirring, for 2 to 3 minutes or until brown on all sides.
5
Serve meat in a chafing dish or on a hot tray to keep warm.
6
Open one end of pita to make a pocket.
7
Set out dishes of lettuce, tomato, cucumber, and yogurt.
8
Allow each person to fill his own pita.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ½ cup dry red wine, 2 tablespoons olive oil or 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, 2 teaspoons minced garlic, ½ teaspoon dried oregano, and more.

Yes, Beef with Yogurt in Pita Bread falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Beef with Yogurt in Pita Bread

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