Beef Kabob Pitas
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This recipe makes 4 servings
Nutritional Info |
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|---|---|
| Per serving: about | - |
| cal | 459 |
| pro | 32 g |
| total fat | 17 g |
| sat. fat | 5 g |
| carb | 45 g |
| fibre | 3 g |
| chol | 63 mg |
| sodium | 543 mg |
| % RDI: | - |
| calcium | 14 |
| iron | 31 |
| vit A | 20 |
| vit C | 55 |
| folate | 56 |
Beef sirloin is seasoned with a cumin, coriander and cinnamon spice mix for this Mediterranean-inspired dish, perfect for sharing with family.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 1 lb top sirloin grilling steaks, cut into 1 inch cubes
- 1/2 cup Balkan-style plain yogurt
- 2 tbsp fresh mint, chopped or 1 tsp/5ml dried
- 2 tsp lemon juice
- 1/4 tsp hot pepper sauce, (optional)
- 1 sweet green pepper, cut into 1 inch cubes
- 1/2 red onion, cut into 1 inch cubes
- 4 pita pockets
- 2 cups shredded romaine lettuce
- 1 tomato, sliced
Preparation
In bowl, mix oil, garlic, cumin, coriander, cinnamon, salt and pepper. Add steak and stir to coat; let stand for 10 minutes. (Make-ahead: Cover and refrigerate for up to 4 hours.)
Meanwhile, in small bowl, mix together yogurt, mint, lemon juice, and hot pepper sauce (if using); set aside.
Alternately thread beef, green pepper and onion onto 4 metal or soaked wooden skewers. Place on greased grill over medium-high heat; close lid and grill, turning 3 times, until beef is browned but still pink inside, about 12 minutes.
Cut pitas in half to form pockets; divide lettuce and tomato among pockets. Push meat and vegetables from skewer into pocket. Spoon yogurt mixture over top.
Meanwhile, in small bowl, mix together yogurt, mint, lemon juice, and hot pepper sauce (if using); set aside.
Alternately thread beef, green pepper and onion onto 4 metal or soaked wooden skewers. Place on greased grill over medium-high heat; close lid and grill, turning 3 times, until beef is browned but still pink inside, about 12 minutes.
Cut pitas in half to form pockets; divide lettuce and tomato among pockets. Push meat and vegetables from skewer into pocket. Spoon yogurt mixture over top.
Source : Canadian Living Magazine: July 2007
- Keywords : Lunch; Steak; Grill/Barbecue; Sandwich; Pitas;
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