Stuffed Pita Mexican Style (Torta Arabe) Recipe

Name: Stuffed Pita Mexican Style (Torta Arabe)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: pita bread, amount you need; refried beans; previously pan fried tender thin steak, chopped or slivered; thinly sliced onion; chopped fresh tomato; avocado, cubed or slices; queso fresco or feta cheese, crumbled; cilantro leaf, finely chopped; 3 -5 drops fresh lime juice; 3 -5 3 -5 drops any green chili peppers or 3 -5 drops red chili sauce; sour cream (optional); butter (optional)

Servings: persons

pita bread, amount you need
refried beans
previously pan fried tender thin steak, chopped or slivered
thinly sliced onion
chopped fresh tomato
avocado, cubed or slices
queso fresco or feta cheese, crumbled
cilantro leaf, finely chopped
3 -5 drops fresh lime juice
3 -5 3 -5 drops any green chili peppers or 3 -5 drops red chili sauce
sour cream (optional)
butter (optional)

1
Carefully cut open pita bread 2/3 down, but not entirely.
2
Optional-- spread some butter on each inner flap.
3
Spread a thin refried bean layer on each inner flap.
4
Continue filling with rest of ingredients.
5
Finish off with a few drops of lime juiceand a sprinkling of your favorite Mexican chile sauce.
6
Carefully transfer to pancake type of grill and lightly toast or fry golden brown on both sides.
7
Careful when turning over-- would be best to use long ice cube type prongs to keep filling inside when turning.
8
--Donot overstuff, of course!
9
Just before eating add some sour cream, if desired.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: pita bread, amount you need, refried beans, previously pan fried tender thin steak, chopped or slivered, thinly sliced onion, and more.

Yes, Stuffed Pita Mexican Style (Torta Arabe) falls under the General 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.

Stuffed Pita Mexican Style (Torta Arabe)

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