Best 7 Thai Beef Pitas Recipes

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Thai beef pitas are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a quick lunch or dinner. The combination of savory beef, crisp vegetables, and tangy sauce makes for a flavorful and satisfying dish. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a restaurant-quality meal right in your own kitchen. So gather your ingredients and get ready to whip up some delicious Thai beef pitas!

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

THAI BEEF PITAS



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This is a tasty under 30 minute meal perfect for a busy day and made with ingredients usually on hand. The recipe serves the meat mixture in pitas, but flour tortillas or lettuce wraps would be a good choice too. The recipe is from Family Circle magazine.

Provided by Susie D

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 lb lean ground beef
2 red bell peppers, seeded and thinly sliced
2 tablespoons fresh ginger, minced
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (or less according to your taste)
1/2 cup cilantro
3 tablespoons peanut butter
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 lime, juice of
2 green onions, sliced thin including green tops to garnish
4 pita pockets, whole
romaine lettuce leaf

Steps:

  • Crumble beef into large nonstick skillet and cook over medium heat. Stir occasionally until browned, about 5-6 minutes. Drain well.
  • Add peppers, ginger, garlic, and red pepper flakes to skillet. Cook until peppers are crisp tender.
  • Whisk together in a small bowl peanut butter, cilantro, soy sauce, lime juice, and sesame oil. Stir into beef and pepper mixture.
  • Cut pitas in half and line with lettuce leave. Fill each with about 1/2 cup of the meat mixture. Sprinkle with green onions and serve.

GREEK-STYLE BEEF PITA



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 pound beef Sirloin Tip Steaks, cut 1/8 to 1/4 inch thick
1 tablespoon lemon pepper
2 to 3 teaspoons vegetable oil
3/4 cup plain or seasoned hummus
4 whole wheat pita breads, cut crosswise in half

Steps:

  • 1)Stack beef steaks; cut lengthwise in half, then crosswise into 1-inch wide strips. Combine beef and lemon pepper in medium bowl. 2)Heat 2 teaspoons oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add 1/2 of beef; stir-fry 1 to 3 minutes or until outside surface of beef is no longer pink. (Do not overcook.) Remove from skillet. Repeat with remaining beef, adding remaining 1 teaspoon oil to skillet, if necessary. 3)Spread hummus evenly in pita pockets. Fill with equal amounts of beef and toppings, as desired

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

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.

THAI BEEF



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A delicious marinade for flank steak blending the flavors of crushed coriander seed, lime juice, and soy sauce. This marinade can be used well with other meats as well. Serve over rice or shredded Chinese cabbage and red pepper slices.

Provided by BadLittleChef

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian

Time 1h40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons coriander seeds, coarsely cracked
½ cup firmly packed dark brown sugar
¼ cup soy sauce
1 tablespoon lime juice
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 pinch ground ginger
1 ½ pounds flank steak

Steps:

  • Place flank steak in the freezer for 20 minutes.
  • Whisk coriander, brown sugar, soy sauce, lime juice, garlic, and ground ginger together in a bowl until marinade is well combined.
  • Remove steak from freezer and slice thinly across the grain. Place steak in a large bowl, pour marinade over steak, and toss to coat. Cover bowl and marinate at room temperature for 1 hour.
  • Set oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler. Line bottom of a broiler pan with foil.
  • Lay steak slices in a single layer on the rack of the prepared broiler pan.
  • Cook in the preheated broiler, brushing occasionally with marinade, until steak reaches desired doneness, 1 to 2 minutes for medium rare.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 182.9 calories, Carbohydrate 20.4 g, Cholesterol 25.2 mg, Fat 4.9 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 14.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 633.5 mg, Sugar 18 g

THAI BEEF REDONE FOR CARBS



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Here's the original, TRUE! http://www.recipezaar.com/recipe/Thai-Beef-Pitas-169315 Always give credit where credit is due! Looks yummy as can be! Cannot wait to make this recipe!

Provided by mickeydownunder

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 lb lean ground beef
2 red bell peppers, seeded and thinly sliced
2 tablespoons fresh ginger, minced
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (or less according to your taste)
1/2 cup cilantro
3 tablespoons peanut butter
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 lime, juice of
2 green onions, sliced thin including green tops to garnish
romaine lettuce leaf

Steps:

  • Crumble beef into large nonstick skillet and cook over medium heat. Stir occasionally until browned, about 5-6 minutes. Drain well.
  • Add peppers, ginger, garlic, and red pepper flakes to skillet. Cook until peppers are crisp tender.
  • Whisk together in a small bowl peanut butter, cilantro, soy sauce, lime juice, and sesame oil. Stir into beef and pepper mixture.
  • Cut pitas in half and line with lettuce leave. Fill each with meat mixture. Sprinkle with green onions and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 336.1, Fat 21.1, SaturatedFat 6.4, Cholesterol 73.7, Sodium 637.2, Carbohydrate 10.4, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 4.3, Protein 27.8

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

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

SPICED BEEF ON PITA TRIANGLES WITH FRESH MANGO SALSA



Spiced Beef on Pita Triangles With Fresh Mango Salsa image

The pita chips and meat mixture can be made days ahead.

Provided by USA WEEKEND columnist Pam Anderson

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Dips and Spreads Recipes     Salsa Recipes     Mango Salsa Recipes

Yield 32

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 (7-inch) pita breads, split into 2 thin rounds and quartered
1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin
1 ½ teaspoons ground ginger
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground cloves
1 ½ pounds lean ground beef (or ground lamb or turkey)
1 large red onion, cut into small dice
1 pinch Salt and freshly ground pepper
1 (9 ounce) jar Major Grey Chutney
1 medium mango, cut into small dice
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 325 degrees. Place pita triangles on oven rack set in the middle position. Bake until golden brown, 10 minutes. (Store in an airtight tin for up to a week.)
  • Mix cumin, ginger, cinnamon and cloves in a small bowl. Leave 1/4 teaspoon of the spice mix in the bowl and sprinkle the remaining spices over beef; mix to combine.
  • Heat a large (12-inch) skillet over medium-high heat. Add meat and all but 1/3 cup of the onion; saute seasoning with salt and pepper and stirring frequently to break meat into a finely ground texture. Stir until meat is fully cooked and all liquid has evaporated from the pan, about 9 minutes. Stir in 1/2 cup of chutney; cook to blend flavors, about 1 minute longer. (Can be refrigerated in a covered container up to 5 days.)
  • When ready to serve, rewarm beef and make the salsa: Stir together the mango, cilantro, and remaining chutney, onion and spice mix. Spoon a portion of meat on each pita triangle, top with salsa and serve. Or set out meat, pita chips and salsa and let guests make their own.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 96.1 calories, Carbohydrate 9.9 g, Cholesterol 14.6 mg, Fat 4 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 5.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 139.3 mg, Sugar 1.3 g

Tips:

  • Choose the right cut of beef: For this recipe, you'll want to use a flank steak or skirt steak. These cuts are both relatively thin and have a good amount of marbling, which will make them tender and flavorful when cooked.
  • Slice the beef against the grain: This will help to tenderize the meat and make it easier to chew.
  • Marinate the beef for at least 30 minutes: This will help to infuse the meat with flavor and make it more tender.
  • Cook the beef over high heat: This will help to create a flavorful crust on the outside of the meat while keeping the inside juicy and tender.
  • Don't overcook the beef: Overcooked beef will be tough and chewy. Cook it just until it reaches an internal temperature of 135 degrees Fahrenheit for medium-rare, 145 degrees Fahrenheit for medium, or 160 degrees Fahrenheit for well-done.
  • Use fresh, flavorful ingredients: The fresher your ingredients, the better your pitas will taste. Use ripe tomatoes, crisp lettuce, and flavorful cheese.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment: There are many different ways to make Thai beef pitas. Feel free to experiment with different ingredients and flavors to find your perfect combination.

Conclusion:

Thai beef pitas are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a quick lunch or dinner. They are also a great way to use up leftover beef. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a flavorful and satisfying meal that the whole family will enjoy.

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