Beef And Spinach Pita Pockets Food

BEEF STEW WITH SPINACH PITAS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Add 3 minced garlic cloves and cook until softened, about 30 seconds. Stir in the ras el hanout. Add the beef and season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring and breaking up the meat, until browned, 5 to 7 minutes. Add the tomatoes and chickpeas with their liquid and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to a steady simmer and cook until slightly thickened, 10 to 12 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
• Meanwhile, combine the spinach, cheese, remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and 2 minced garlic cloves in a bowl; season with salt. Stuff the mixture into the pita halves, wrap each in foil and transfer to a baking sheet. Bake until the cheese is melted, about 10 minutes.
• Divide the stew among bowls; top with cilantro. Serve with the spinach pitas.

BEEF & SPINACH LO MEIN

Steps:

• In a small bowl, mix the first six ingredients. Remove 1/4 cup mixture to a large bowl; add beef and toss to coat. Marinate at room temperature 10 minutes., Cook spaghetti according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat 1-1/2 teaspoons canola oil. Add half of the beef mixture; stir-fry 1-2 minutes or until no longer pink. Remove from pan. Repeat with an additional 1-1/2 teaspoons oil and remaining beef mixture., Stir-fry water chestnuts and green onions in remaining canola oil 30 seconds. Stir in spinach and remaining hoisin mixture; cook until spinach is wilted. Return beef to pan; heat through., Drain spaghetti; add to beef mixture and toss to combine. Sprinkle with chili pepper.

BEEF PITA PIZZAS

Steps:

• Position a rack in the upper third of the oven and preheat to 400 degrees F. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion and bell pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden, 6 to 8 minutes. Add the tomato paste and cook, stirring, until brick red, 1 minute. Add the beef, 2 tablespoons water, 3/4 teaspoon salt, and pepper to taste and cook, breaking up the meat, until browned, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in 1/4 cup yogurt and 2 teaspoons vinegar. Season with salt and pepper and transfer to a bowl. Wipe out the skillet and return to medium heat. Brush the pitas with 1 tablespoon olive oil, then lightly toast in the skillet, about 45 seconds per side. Arrange the pitas on a baking sheet and top evenly with the beef mixture. Transfer to the oven and bake 6 minutes. Whisk the remaining 1/4 cup yogurt, 1 tablespoon each olive oil and vinegar, and salt and pepper to taste in a bowl. Add the lettuce, beets and cucumber and toss. Slice the pizzas and serve with the salad.

KOFTE IN PITA POCKETS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
• Soak the bread in water for 5 minutes, then squeeze dry and add to the next 7 ingredients. Mix until thoroughly blended and malleable. Shape into small balls the size of a walnut, using dampened hands so that the mixture does not stick. Lightly coat in flour.
• Shallow-fry for about 6 minutes, turning frequently, until golden brown.
• Warm the pita bread in the oven for a few minutes until puffed up, then cut a thin strip off one side of each pita to make a pocket.
• Fill pita with onion rings, tomato wedges, and a few Kofte.

GREEK BEEF PITAS

Steps:

• In a large skillet, cook beef, onion and garlic over medium heat 8-10 minutes or until beef is no longer pink and vegetables are tender, breaking up beef into crumbles; drain. Stir in oregano and 1/2 teaspoon salt., In a small bowl, mix yogurt, tomato, cucumber, dill and remaining salt. Spoon 3/4 cup beef mixture over each pita bread; top with 3 tablespoons yogurt sauce. If desired, top with additional tomatoes and cucumbers. Serve with remaining yogurt sauce.

BEEF AVOCADO POCKETS

Steps:

• In medium bowl combine oil, vinegar, salt and mustard and whisk vigorously to blend. Add roast beef and avocado to dressing and toss to coat.
• Fill pocket breads with filling and serve.

BEEF AND SPINACH PATTIES

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, beat together egg white and wine. Stir in bread crumbs, pepper, cheese and onion. Lightly mix in beef and spinach. Shape into 6 patties about 3/4 inch thick.
• Place patties on a greased grill. Cook patties, turning once until done.

SALMON SALAD PITA POCKETS

Steps:

• In bowl, stir together, salmon, mayonnaise, sour cream, dill, lemon juice and pepper Cut each pita in half and open to form pocket, line with 1 lettuce leaf and stuff with in a quarter of the salmon mixture, cucumber and sprouts, if using.

BEEF AND SPINACH PITA POCKETS

Steps:

• In large non-stick skillet, combine first 3 ingredients.
• Cook over medium heat until browned, stirring to crumble beef.
• Drain in a colander, discard drippings.
• Wipe skillet dry with a paper towel.
• Return beef mixture to skillet; add chopped spinach, spices and salt; stir well.
• Cover and cook over medium heat 3 minutes or just until spinach is wilted; remove from heat.
• Spoon 1/2 cup beef mixture into each pita half lined with whole spinach leaves.
• Mix yogurt with curry powder if desired.
• Top each pita half with 1 tablespoon yogurt.