Spiced Beef and Onion Pitas With Chimichurri Sauce

Name: Spiced Beef and Onion Pitas With Chimichurri Sauce
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 12 ounces boneless beef sirloin, thinly sliced and cut into 1/2-inch strips; 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided; 2 cups yellow onions, cut in thin lengthwise slivers; 24 inches pita bread rounds; 1/2 cup chimichurri sauce (recipe follows); 2 cups loosely packed fresh flat leaf parsley, and tender stems; 1/4 cup coarsely chopped onion; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1/4 cup red wine vinegar; 1 tablespoon fresh oregano leaves; 4 garlic cloves; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, to taste; 1 pinch sugar; salt and pepper

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Recipe by gailanng

The spicy chimichurri sauce dresses up this Brazilian-style steak sandwich...and it's not to be left out! Adapted from "The Complete 15-Minute Gourmet" by Paulette Mitchell. Note: I posted the complete recipe for the Chimichurri Sauce. It could be halved, but if making the full batch, use the left overs for other grilled meats.

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READY IN: 45mins

SERVES: 4

UNITS: US

INGREDIENTS

Nutrition

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teaspoon ground coriander
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teaspoon ground cumin
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teaspoon salt
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teaspoon pepper
12

ounces boneless beef sirloin, thinly sliced and cut into 1/2-inch strips
2

tablespoons olive oil, divided
2

cups yellow onions, cut in thin lengthwise slivers
24

inches pita bread rounds
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cup chimichurri sauce (recipe follows)
Chimichurri Sauce
2

cups loosely packed fresh flat leaf parsley, and tender stems
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cup coarsely chopped onion
2

tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
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cup red wine vinegar
1

tablespoon fresh oregano leaves
4

garlic cloves
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teaspoon cayenne pepper, to taste
1

pinch sugar
salt and pepper

DIRECTIONS

Stir together the coriander, cumin, salt and pepper in a medium bowl. Add the sirloin strips and lightly coat with spices.
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onions; cook, stirring occasionally, for 6 minutes or until well-browned and very tender. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil and the beef; continue to cook, stirring occasionally, for 3 more minutes or until the beef is just cooked. Remove from the heat and cover to keep warm.
While the beef is cooking, stack the pitas on a microwave-proof plate and cover with a paper towel. Microwave on high for 1 minute or until warm.
Halve each pita to form 2 pockets. Fill with beef and onions. Drizzle each half with about 1 tablespoon chimichurri sauce. Serve while warm.
For the Chimichurri Sauce: Process all ingredients in a food processor or blender until smooth. If tasted alone, the sauce will seem very acidic. To adjust seasonings, taste by dipping in a piece of food, such as beef, chicken or fish.

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