Ginger Orange Beef Pita Sandwiches Food

SLOW-COOKER GINGER-ORANGE BEEF PITA SANDWICHES

Slow-Cooker Ginger-Orange Beef Pita Sandwiches image

Beef and veggies provide a simple addition to a hearty pita sandwiches - a slow cooked dinner.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Entree

Time 4h50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 pound beef boneless round steak
1 medium red onion, cut into eighths
1 medium orange bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces (1 1/2 cups)
1 medium jicama, peeled and cut into julienne strips (1 1/2 cups)
1 tablespoon grated orange peel
1/3 cup orange juice
1 teaspoon finely chopped gingerroot
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 package (6 ounces) frozen snap pea pods, thawed
3 pita breads (6 inches in diameter), cut in half to form pockets
Chutney, if desired

Steps:

Trim excess fat from beef. Cut beef lengthwise into 2-inch strips. Cut strips crosswise into 1/8-inch slices.
Place beef, onion, bell pepper and jicama in 3 1/2- to 6-quart slow cooker. Mix orange peel, orange juice, gingerroot and salt; pour over beef and vegetables.
Cover and cook on low heat setting 4 to 6 hours or until beef is tender.
Stir in snap pea pods. Cover and cook on low heat setting about 15 minutes or until pea pods are crisp-tender.
Spoon beef mixture into pita breads. Serve with Golden Fruit Chutney.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 195, Carbohydrate 31 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Fiber 7 g, Protein 18 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Sandwich, Sodium 370 mg

ROAST BEEF GARDEN PITAS

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Showcasing lots of fresh veggies coated with horseradish mayonnaise, these packed pitas appeal to all. Men especially will like the hearty addition of roast beef.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 3 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

3 whole wheat pita pocket halves
1/3 pound thinly sliced deli roast beef
1/4 cup chopped fresh broccoli
1/4 cup frozen corn, thawed
1/4 cup chopped seeded peeled cucumber
2 tablespoons shredded carrot
2 tablespoons finely chopped celery
2 tablespoons thinly sliced green onion
DRESSING:
1-1/2 teaspoons prepared horseradish
1-1/2 teaspoons mayonnaise
1-1/2 teaspoons reduced-fat sour cream
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

Line pita halves with roast beef. In a small bowl, combine the broccoli, corn, cucumber, carrot, celery and onion., In another bowl, combine the dressing ingredients. Pour over vegetable mixture; toss to coat. Fill pita halves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 172 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 30mg cholesterol, Sodium 579mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 14g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CHEESEBURGER PITAS

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"Years ago, my mom converted a stuffed pepper recipe into this easy pita sandwich that calls for leftover rice," relates Becky Floyd of Riverside, California. "I've loved it since I was a kid, and now it's one of my husband's favorites, too." TIP: "For added convenience, use frozen diced green pepper and onions," advised Becky.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1 cup cooked long grain rice
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
8 pita pocket halves

Steps:

In a large skillet, cook the beef, onion and green pepper over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add the rice, tomato sauce, Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes. , Stir in cheese; cover and cook 2-3 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Spoon mixture into pita pockets.

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GREEK BEEF PITAS

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A local fast-food pita restaurant inspired me to make my own Greek-style sandwiches at home. Add olives if you like. -Nancy Sousley, Lafayette, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
1 small onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
1 cup reduced-fat plain Greek yogurt
1 medium tomato, chopped
1/2 cup chopped peeled cucumber
1 teaspoon dill weed
4 whole pita breads, warmed
Optional: Additional chopped tomatoes and cucumber

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 407 calories, Fat 11g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 74mg cholesterol, Sodium 851mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 34g protein.