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)
Beef Pitas With Yogurt Sauce

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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Passionate home cook & Forktionary contributor.

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

Want to unlock deeper, more complex flavors? Try toasting your whole spices before grinding them, or blooming ground spices in a little warm oil to enhance their aroma. Deglazing your pan with a bit of stock, wine, or even water after browning ingredients can capture those tasty caramelized bits, adding richness to your dish.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

30 g

Sugar

28g

Fat

4g

Carbs

14g