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Egyptian Steak Pita

Course Lunch
Cuisine Egyptian
Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Servings 5 pitas
Calories 468kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 bag salad mix
  • hot sauce optional- I used Valentina because it's smoky like the yogurt sauce
  • 5-10 tbsp Yogurt sauce see original recipe linked above
  • 2-3 cups Pickled Red Onion see original recipe linked above
  • 2 cups mint rought chopped, for serving
  • 2 cups halloumi cheese shredded
  • 5 pocket pita

The Steak

  • 500 g fast fry steak preferably tenderized, cut into 1/2" x 2" strips
  • 5 tsp chopped garlic
  • 2 tbsp mint fresh, finely chopped
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp coriander powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp pepper
  • 1/4 tsp cinnamon
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

  • Combine all the steak ingredients in a ziplock bag, press out all the air, seal and massage til fully coated. Marinate at least 30 mins
  • Stir fry the steak with marinade in a large, medium-high heat pan until not longer pink
  • In a container add about 100g of steak, 1 cup salad, 1/3 cup cheese, 1/4 cup onions, a handful of mint, a liberal squirt of yogurt sauce and a splash of hot sauce. Cover and shake vigorously to combine
  • Heat a pita in the microwave for 30 seconds to soften. Open up just shy of half way, put all the ingredients in the pita, close, roll and serve with more onions and mint on the side

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Egyptian Steak Pita
Amount per Serving
Calories
468
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
18
g
28
%
Saturated Fat
 
8
g
50
%
Trans Fat
 
1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Cholesterol
 
62
mg
21
%
Sodium
 
1232
mg
54
%
Potassium
 
638
mg
18
%
Carbohydrates
 
38
g
13
%
Fiber
 
3
g
13
%
Sugar
 
1
g
1
%
Protein
 
38
g
76
%
Vitamin A
 
1111
IU
22
%
Vitamin C
 
15
mg
18
%
Calcium
 
465
mg
47
%
Iron
 
4
mg
22
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.