Mediterranean Beef Pitas

Ingredients

Pitas

• 1 pound beef round tip steaks, cut 1/8 to 1/4 inch thick
• 1 tablespoon lemon pepper
• 4 pita breads, cut crosswise in half
• 3/4 cup plain or seasoned hummus

Toppings

• Sliced cucumber
• Tomatoes

Instructions

1. Stack beef steaks; cut lengthwise in half, then crosswise into 1-inch wide strips.
2. Combine beef and lemon pepper in medium bowl.
3. Heat large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add 1/2 of beef; stir-fry 1 to 3 minutes or until outside surface of beef is no longer pink. (Do not overcook.) Remove from skillet.
4. Repeat with remaining beef. Season with salt, as desired.
5. Fill pita pockets with equal amounts of steak, hummus and toppings, as desired.

Nutrition

Per serving: 368 calories; 10g fat (2g saturated fat; 4g monounsaturated fat); 54mg cholesterol; 649mg sodium; 42g carbohydrate; 4.8g fiber; 27g protein; 6.2mg niacin; 0.4mg vitamin B6; 0.9mcg vitamin B12; 4.4mg iron; 36.9mcg selenium; 4.5mg zinc

Attribution

Recipe and photo used with permission from: Texas Beef Council