Beef Pitas With Yogurt Sauce Recipe

Transport your taste buds to Greece with this irresistible Beef Pita recipe! Inspired by the Taste of Home cookbook, this flavorful gyro-style dish features tender, seasoned beef, sweet caramelized onions, and a cool, creamy yogurt sauce that's ridiculously easy to make. Perfect for a quick weeknight meal or a fun family gathering, this recipe is sure to become a new favorite.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Calories 257.2 kcal
Protein 19g
Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

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Ingredients for Beef Pitas With Yogurt Sauce

  • Plain Fat Free Yogurt
  • Fresh Parsley
  • 1 clove minced garlic
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt (for sauce) + 1 teaspoon salt (for beef)
  • Dried Oregano
  • Fresh Rosemary
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • Top Sirloin Steak
  • Sweet Onion
  • Olive Oil
  • Pita Bread

How to Make Beef Pitas With Yogurt Sauce

  1. **Make the Yogurt Sauce:** In a small bowl, combine 1 cup plain Greek yogurt, 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, 1 clove minced garlic, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cover and refrigerate until serving.
  2. **Marinate the Beef:** In a large resealable plastic bag, combine 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1 teaspoon dried rosemary, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
  3. Add 1 pound thinly sliced beef (sirloin or flank steak recommended) to the bag. Seal and toss to coat. Marinate for at least 15 minutes (or longer for deeper flavor).
  4. **Sauté the Onions:** In a large nonstick skillet, sauté 1 medium onion, thinly sliced, in 2 teaspoons olive oil until golden brown (about 5-7 minutes). Remove and keep warm.
  5. **Cook the Beef:** Add the marinated beef to the same skillet and cook until no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes per side, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks.
  6. **Assemble the Pitas:** Serve the beef and onions on warmed pita bread. Top generously with the chilled yogurt sauce and enjoy!

Chef's Tip for Extra Flavor

Small additions can make a big impact! Try a sprinkle of fresh herbs, a dash of your favorite spice blend, or a squeeze of citrus just before serving to really enhance the flavors of your dish.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

30 g

Sugar

28g

Fat

4g

Carbs

14g