European Recipes: Greek Recipes: Beef With Yogurt In Pita Bread(Fetes Vodines Se Peta)

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           BEEF WITH YOGURT IN PITA BREAD (FETES VODINES SE PETA)

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Serving Size : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Greek                            Beef
                 Breads

   Amount Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
-------- ------------ --------------------------------
      1/2   c            Dry red wine
    2       tb           Olive or vegetable oil
    2       ts           Minced garlic
      1/2   ts           Dried oregano
      1/2   ts           Salt
    1       d            Of pepper
    1       lb           Beef flank steak
    1       tb           Butter or margarine
    4                    Pitas
    3       c            Chopped lettuce
    1       c            Peeled, seeded and diced
                         -cucumber
    1       c            Chopped tomato
    1       c            Plain yogurt

   serves 4

   Combine wine, oil, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper. cut steak into
   strips, 2-inches by 1/4-inch wide, or as thin as possible. Pour wine
   marinade over beef strips, and let stand for 1 hour at room temperature.
   Drain meat strips and cook, in two batches, in hot butter, stirring, for 2
   to 3 minutes or until brown on all sides. Serve meat in a chafing dish or
   on a hot tray to keep warm. Open one end of pita to make a pocket. Set
   out dishes of lettuce, tomato, cucumber, and yogurt. Allow each person to
   fill his own pita.