Middle Eastern Steak Pitas Recipe

Name: Middle Eastern Steak Pitas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 1 1/4 pounds flank steak, thinly sliced against the grain; 1 medium onion, thinly sliced; 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice; 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice; 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley and/or mint; Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper; 1/4 cup tahini (sesame paste); 2 medium tomatoes, diced; 3 small Persian cucumbers, peeled and chopped; 4 pocketless pitas

Servings: persons

1 1/4 pounds flank steak, thinly sliced against the grain
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley and/or mint
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1/4 cup tahini (sesame paste)
2 medium tomatoes, diced
3 small Persian cucumbers, peeled and chopped
4 pocketless pitas

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 1/2 teaspoon pepper in a bowl; toss well to coat.
2
Set aside while you prepare the salad.
3
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.
4
Heat a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat until very hot.
5
Brush the pitas with the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil; cook until lightly toasted, about 1 minute per side.
6
Transfer to plates.
7
Working in batches, add the meat and onion to the skillet in a single layer and cook until browned, about 2 minutes per side.
8
Serve the steak and onion on the pitas with the cucumber salad.
9
Top with the remaining herbs.
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Per serving: Calories 632; Fat 30 g (Saturated 7 g); Cholesterol 54 mg; Sodium 869 mg; Carbohydrate 49 g; Fiber 5 g; Protein 41 g
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Photograph by Johnny Miller

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/4 pounds flank steak, thinly sliced against the grain, 1 medium onion, thinly sliced, 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice, 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice, and more.

Yes, Middle Eastern Steak Pitas falls under the Baking & Desserts 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.

Middle Eastern Steak Pitas

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