Steak Pita with Cucumber Salad and Tahini topcook.tomathouse.com
Ingredients:
- 1 flank steak weighing 600 g, thinly sliced across the grain
- 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, crushed
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley and/or mint
- 1/4 tbsp. sesame tahini paste
- 2 medium tomatoes, diced
- 3 small cucumbers, peeled and sliced
- 4 pitas without cavities
Preparation:
- In a bowl, combine the meat, 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 black pepper; toss to combine. Set aside while you prepare the salad.
- In another bowl, combine tahini, remaining garlic, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, and 1 tablespoon olive oil; add tomatoes and cucumbers.
- Heat a cast-iron skillet over medium heat until very hot. Brush the pitas with the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and cook until lightly browned, about 1 minute per side. Transfer to plates.
- Add the meat and onions to the pan in a few batches, spreading them in a single layer, and fry for 2 minutes on each side. Serve the steak and onions on pitas with cucumber salad. Sprinkle with the remaining herbs.
Nutritional value per serving: Calories 632, Total Fat 30g, Saturated Fat 7g, Protein 41g, Carbohydrates 49g, Fiber 5g, Cholesterol 54mg, Sodium 869mg, Sugars 1g. |