Easy Armenian Style Pita Sandwiches Food

EASY ARMENIAN STYLE PITA SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Fry ground beef or ground Bison in 10-12 inch skillet over medium heat, breaking up until it is fine and no pink remains. Drain off any excess grease and return to skillet.
• Add onion soup packet and water. Stir to distribute evenly. Reduce heat to low and simmer covered until onion is tender, about 15-20 minutes and replacing the cover when done stirring.
• Turn off heat. Stir in yogurt. Let sit 5-10 minutes until heated through - do NOT allow to boil - remove from heat, if necessary.
• Stir in mint, cover and let sit for 3-5 more minutes.
• Spoon into pita bread halves and serve. Add sliced tomato if desired.

CHICKEN SOUVLAKI PITAS

Steps:

• Cut 3 lemons crosswise in half; squeeze juice from lemons. Transfer to a large bowl or shallow dish. Whisk in oil, garlic, oregano, salt and pepper. Add chicken; turn to coat. Refrigerate 1 hour. , Drain chicken, discarding marinade. Thinly slice remaining lemon. On 6 metal or soaked wooden skewers, alternately thread chicken and lemon slices. Grill kabobs, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat until chicken is no longer pink, turning occasionally. Remove chicken from kabobs; discard lemon slices. Serve chicken in pita pockets with tzatziki sauce and toppings of your choice.

GARDEN VEGETABLE PITA SANDWICHES

Steps:

• In a bowl, combne lettuce, carrot, cheese, onions, tomato and avocado.
• In a cup, stir together mayo, chile sauce and relish.
• Pour mayo mixture over vegetables and toss gently to blend.
• Fill pita bread halves evenly with vegetable mixture, packing gently.
• Serve.

ARMENIAN STEAK TARTARE (CHEE KUFTA)

Steps:

• Combine vegetables and basil together and mix well.
• In a large bowl combine 2 cups of chopped vegetables and mix the bulgur, water, tomato sauce and salt.
• Mix well and let stand 10 minutes.
• Add meat and blend well.
• Knead about 5 minutes, moistening your hands with cold water at intervals.
• Taste for salt.
• Add more if necessary.
• Shape as desired and place on platter.
• We liked it squished flat with a fork and spread liberally with fresh chopped parsley and green onions as garnish.
• Eat with pita bread or crusty french bread, YUM!