Za’atar Beef Pitas with Butter Lettuce Salad

Za’atar Beef Pitas

with Butter Lettuce Salad

20 MIN
2 Servings
Wellness at Blue Apron
Find recipes that suit your lifestyle with our new nutritionist-approved dietary tags.
Vegetarian
These recipes don’t contain meat, poultry, fish, or seafood.* They’re made with fruits and vegetables, grains, legumes, nuts, and seeds. *Select artisanal cheeses may contain animal-derived rennet.
Carb Conscious
These meals have 48g or less of net carbs (total carbs minus dietary fiber) per serving. They replace refined carbohydrates from sources like white flour, rice, and cane sugar with high-fiber foods like fresh vegetables, fruits, and whole grains.
600 Calories Or Less
Coming in at 600 calories or less per serving, these recipes are ideal for those choosing to monitor their caloric intake without sacrificing flavor. The US Food & Drug Administration uses 2000 calorie daily intake for general advice. The 600 calorie cap equates to 30% of the total 2000 calories per day based on 3 meals per day with 200 calories remaining for snack or beverage.
Wellness Grain
These recipes feature grains such as barley, quinoa, farro, orzo, couscous and more, handpicked by our Culinary team in collaboration with our Registered Dietitian.
Pescatarian
These recipes feature a wide array of nutritious seafood options like salmon, cod, tilapia, crab, and shrimp. While these dishes never contain meat, pork or poultry, they may contain animal derived ingredients such as milk, butter, cheese and/or honey.
To view a recipe's full nutrition information, head to your Upcoming page at blueapron.com, click on a specific recipe, then head to the Nutrition tab and select 'View Full Nutrition.' Nutrition Facts Panels are available up to 1.5 weeks in advance

From the Test Kitchen

These pitas are packed with bright Mediterranean flavors thanks to creamy tzatziki layered under a filling of tender beef coated in za’atar—an herbaceous blend that highlights sumac, a gorgeous, tart red spice. The bold flavors are perfectly contrasted by our simple side salad of butter lettuce, crisp radishes, and sweet dates.

Get Plans
  • Nutrition
    PER SERVING
  • Calories
    630 Cals (est.)
View Full Nutrition
Nutrition Label
Download

Please note nutritional information, including ingredients and allergens, may differ from above based on your location. Location-specific nutritional information is available for viewing upon subscribing, or by logging in if you are already a subscriber.

fresh
ingredients
Za’atar Beef Pitas with Butter Lettuce Salad
Title
time-saving
tips & techniques
Pocketless Pita
Butter Lettuce
Radish
Apple Cider Vinegar
Medjool Dates
Za'atar
How To: Safely Cut Round Vegetables
step-by-step
instructions
Cook Along Triangle Created with Sketch.
Prepare the ingredients for the salad:
1 Prepare the ingredients for the salad:

Wash and dry the fresh produce. Cut off and discard the root end of the lettuce; roughly chop the leaves. Pit and roughly chop the dates. Halve the radishes lengthwise, then thinly slice crosswise. Combine in a large bowl.

Cook the beef:
2 Cook the beef:

Separate the beef; pat dry with paper towels. Place in a bowl and season with salt, pepper, and the za’atar; toss to coat. In a medium pan (nonstick, if you have one), heat 2 teaspoons of olive oil on medium-high until hot. Add the seasoned beef in an even layer. Cook, without stirring, 3 to 4 minutes, or until browned. Continue to cook, stirring constantly, 1 to 2 minutes, or until browned on all sides. Add half the vinegar (carefully, as the liquid may splatter). Cook, stirring frequently, 30 seconds to 1 minute, or until combined and the beef is just cooked through. Turn off the heat. 

Warm the pitas:
3 Warm the pitas:

While the beef cooks, if using the microwave, wrap the pitas in a damp paper towel and microwave on high 1 minute, or until heated through and pliable. Transfer to a work surface and carefully unwrap. If using the stove, heat a separate dry, medium pan on medium-high until hot. Working one at a time, add the pitas and warm 1 to 2 minutes per side, or until heated through and pliable. Carefully transfer to a work surface. 

Finish & serve your dish:
4 Finish & serve your dish:

Fill the warmed pitas with the tzatziki, cooked beef, and a drizzle of olive oil. To the bowl of prepared salad ingredients, add the remaining vinegar and a drizzle of olive oil; season with salt and pepper. Toss to coat. Taste, then season with salt and pepper if desired. Serve the finished pitas with the salad. Enjoy! 

Tips from Home Chefs

Get Plans

Za’atar Beef Pitas

Prepare the ingredients for the salad:
1 Prepare the ingredients for the salad:

Wash and dry the fresh produce. Cut off and discard the root end of the lettuce; roughly chop the leaves. Pit and roughly chop the dates. Halve the radishes lengthwise, then thinly slice crosswise. Combine in a large bowl.

2 Cook the beef:

Separate the beef; pat dry with paper towels. Place in a bowl and season with salt, pepper, and the za’atar; toss to coat. In a medium pan (nonstick, if you have one), heat 2 teaspoons of olive oil on medium-high until hot. Add the seasoned beef in an even layer. Cook, without stirring, 3 to 4 minutes, or until browned. Continue to cook, stirring constantly, 1 to 2 minutes, or until browned on all sides. Add half the vinegar (carefully, as the liquid may splatter). Cook, stirring frequently, 30 seconds to 1 minute, or until combined and the beef is just cooked through. Turn off the heat. 

Cook the beef:
Warm the pitas:
3 Warm the pitas:

While the beef cooks, if using the microwave, wrap the pitas in a damp paper towel and microwave on high 1 minute, or until heated through and pliable. Transfer to a work surface and carefully unwrap. If using the stove, heat a separate dry, medium pan on medium-high until hot. Working one at a time, add the pitas and warm 1 to 2 minutes per side, or until heated through and pliable. Carefully transfer to a work surface. 

4 Finish & serve your dish:

Fill the warmed pitas with the tzatziki, cooked beef, and a drizzle of olive oil. To the bowl of prepared salad ingredients, add the remaining vinegar and a drizzle of olive oil; season with salt and pepper. Toss to coat. Taste, then season with salt and pepper if desired. Serve the finished pitas with the salad. Enjoy! 

Finish & serve your dish:
Browse Steps
1 of 4