Garlic Beef in Pita Bread

Satisfy your cravings with this flavorful Garlic Beef in Pita Bread recipe—a quick, crowd-pleasing meal perfect for any day of the week! Tender slices of marinated sirloin are infused with the bold flavors of garlic, soy sauce, cumin, and a hint of lemon juice before being perfectly seared to juicy perfection. Tucked into warm, soft pita bread and piled high with crisp cucumber, sweet tomatoes, and tangy red onion, each bite offers a harmonious blend of textures and vibrant Mediterranean-inspired flavors. A creamy parsley yogurt sauce ties everything together, making this handheld delight both refreshing and satisfying. Ready in just 35 minutes, this garlic beef pita makes for an ideal dinner, lunch, or even a party favorite. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings—your next favorite meal is just a skillet away!

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 g Beef sirloin, thinly sliced
• 4 cloves Garlic, minced
• 2 tbsp Olive oil
• 2 tbsp Soy sauce
• 1 tbsp Lemon juice
• 1 tsp Ground cumin
• 0.5 tsp Black pepper
• 0.5 tsp Salt
• 4 pieces Pita bread
• 1 medium Cucumber, thinly sliced
• 2 medium Tomatoes, diced
• 1 small Red onion, thinly sliced
• 200 g Yogurt
• 2 tbsp Fresh parsley, chopped

Directions

Step 1

In a medium bowl, combine the minced garlic, olive oil, soy sauce, lemon juice, ground cumin, black pepper, and salt to create the marinade.

Step 2

Add the thinly sliced beef sirloin to the marinade, ensuring all pieces are well coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes or up to 1 hour.

Step 3

While the beef marinates, prepare the vegetables: thinly slice the cucumber, dice the tomatoes, and thinly slice the red onion. Set aside.

Step 4

Heat a large skillet or pan over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the marinated beef and cook for about 4-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the beef is browned and cooked through.

Step 5

Warm the pita bread in a dry skillet or microwave for a few seconds until soft and pliable.

Step 6

In a small bowl, mix the yogurt with chopped parsley to make the sauce.

Step 7

To assemble, open a piece of pita bread and layer it with cooked beef, fresh cucumber slices, diced tomatoes, and red onion. Drizzle the parsley yogurt sauce over the filling.

Step 8

Repeat with the remaining pita bread and ingredients. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1645 grams (1645.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2399

Total Fat 111.60g	143%
Saturated Fat 37.00g	185%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.20g
Cholesterol 362mg	121%
Sodium 3764mg	164%
Total Carbohydrate 177.60g	65%
Dietary Fiber 20.90g	75%
Total Sugars 35.80g
Protein 172.30g	345%

Vitamin D 96IU	480%
Calcium 615mg	47%
Iron 25mg	139%
Potassium 3934mg	84%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 41.8%

Protein: 28.7%

Carbs: 29.6%