Curried Beef Pitas Recipe

Summary

Preparation Time10 MinCooking Time15 Min
Ready In25 MinDifficulty LevelMedium
Health IndexAverageServings6
CuisineCourse
MethodDish
Main IngredientInterest Group

Ingredients

 Steak sauce3/4 Cup (16 tbs)
 Pineapple chunks1 Can (10oz), drained
 Curry powder1 1/2 Teaspoon
 1 (1-pound) beef top round steak, thinly sliced
 1 large green bell pepper, cut into squares
 Onions2 Medium, cut into wedges
 1/2 cup lowfat lemon yogurt
 Pita breads6 , halved

Directions

Soak 6 (12-inch) wooden skewers in water for at least 30 minutes.
In small bowl, combine steak sauce, 1/4 cup reserved pineapple juice and curry powder; set aside.
Alternately thread beef strips, pepper, onions and pineapple chunks onto skewers.
Place skewers in glass dish; coat with 1/2 cup steak sauce mixture.
Cover; chill 1 hour, turning occasionally.
In small saucepan, over medium heat, heat remaining steak sauce mixture to a boil.
Cool slightly and slowly stir in yogurt; keep warm.
(Do not boil.) Remove skewers from marinade.
Grill over medium heat for 10 to 15 minutes or until done, turning occasionally.
Split open top edge of each pita bread half.
Remove beef strips, vegetables and pineapple from skewers; arrange in pita pockets.
Serve hot with warm sauce.
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