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Za’atar Beef Pitas
with Butter Lettuce Salad
20 MIN
2 Servings
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.
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Calories630 Cals (est.)
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ingredients
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10 oz Diced Beef
- 2 Pocketless Pitas
- 1 head Butter Lettuce
- 3 oz Radishes
- 2 Tbsps Apple Cider Vinegar
- 2 oz Dried Medjool Dates
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½ cup Tzatziki (Cucumber-Yogurt Sauce)
- 1 Tbsp Za'atar Seasoning (Sumac, Marjoram, Oregano, Thyme, Sesame Seeds & Salt)
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instructions
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.
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!
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.
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!
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