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Mediterranean Steak Pita Wraps with Mint Yogurt Sauce adds protein and flavor to your lunch or Memorial Day BBQ. The steak is marinated in yogurt and grilled, wrapped in a pita with a lemon hummus spread, mint yogurt sauce, diced tomatoes and fresh parsley.
MEDITERRANEAN STEAK PITA WRAPS WITH MINT YOGURT SAUCE
It has been five months since we moved to the Cleveland/Akron, Ohio area and we have settled in nicely.
Since my extended family has always lived in the Cleveland/Akron area, and Mike and I got married here, I was very familiar with the area.
I will admit that one thing I was very sad to leave in Chicago was the food scene.
Chicago has so many great restaurants, farmers markets and really it is just a foodie heaven.
Luckily I have been pleasantly surprised to find a great food scene in Cleveland.
You might be thinking Cleveland, a food scene? But there really are a lot of great things going on from farming to local CSA’s to farmers markets and great restaurants.
One thing I have learned from my short time living in Ohio is there are an abundance of farms, and people/organizations supporting them.
I love this about Ohio.
Today I am excited to be partnering with one of these important councils in Ohio- the Ohio Beef Council ;- to bring you these Mediterranean Steak Pita Wraps with Mint Yogurt Sauce which are perfect for lunch, or your Memorial Day BBQ.
We like to eat these for lunch during the summer or you could double or triple this recipe for your Memorial Day crowd.
Did you know that May is Ohio Beef Month?
The Ohio Beef Council is partnering with the National Beef Council to bring you the 30-Day Protein Challenge, which is a challenge to add protein to three meals a day for 30 days.
There are 17,000 beef farming families in Ohio, who are committed to providing excellent care of their animals, protecting the environment for future generations and to producing safe, healthy beef.
Ohioans spend $4.1 billion each year on beef, which is a healthy, high-quality protein choice.
A 3-ounce serving of beef provides more than 10 essential nutrients and half the daily recommended value of protein for less than 150 calories.You can meet the Ohio beef farmers who may live near you at www.OhioBeef.org.
One of my favorite ways to eat pita wraps is with steak like in these Mediterranean Steak Pita Wraps with Mint Yogurt Sauce.
I love how juicy and flavorful the steak is alongside sauces like this Creamy Dill Sauce or a good tahini sauce.
For this recipe I marinated the steak overnight in a yogurt marinade.
WHAT INGREDIENTS ARE IN THIS STEAK PITA WRAP?
1 lb. flank steak
2 large pita breads {or 4 small pitas}
1/4 cup lemon hummus
1/2 cup fresh tomato, diced
1/4 cup fresh parsley, stems removed, leaves chopped
Hot sauce {optional garnish}
For the yogurt marinade:
1 cup plain yogurt, low fat
1 Tablespoon honey
1 Tablespoons fresh mint, chopped
2 Tablespoons olive oil
OTHER BEEF RECIPES YOU MIGHT LIKE:
GRILLED FLANK STEAK WITH DRY RUB
SLOW COOKER MEXICAN BEEF BRISKET
GRILLED BEEF KOFTA KEBABS
BEEF SHAWARMA
MEXICAN ZUCCHINI
BEEF STUFFED PEPPERS
BEST SIDE DISHES TO SERVE WITH STEAK
MEDITERRANEAN ROASTED VEGETABLES
TURMERIC ROASTED CAULIFLOWER
MEDITERRANEAN BEAN SALAD
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Mediterranean Steak Pita Wraps with Mint Yogurt Sauce
Ingredients
- 1 lb. flank steak
- 2 large pita breads , {or 4 small pitas}
- 1/4 cup lemon hummus
- 1/2 cup tomato, diced
- 1/4 cup parsley, stems removed, leaves chopped
- Hot sauce , {optional garnish}
- 1 cup yogurt, low fat
- 1 Tablespoon honey
- 1 Tablespoons mint, chopped
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 cup yogurt, low fat
- 1/2 teaspoon honey
- 3 Tablespoons mint, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Put the flank steak on a large platter and season each side with a pinch of salt and cracked pepper.
- In a large ziplock bag put the marinade ingredients: 1 cup plain yogurt, honey, mint and olive oil. Place the flank steak in the ziplock bag and seal tight. Shake the bag so that the steak is covered with the marinade. Refrigerate overnight if possible or at least 2 hours.
- When you are ready to make your pitas preheat the grill for 5 minutes. Then turn the heat to medium and place the steak on the grill, close the grill and let cook for 10 minutes.
- Using tongs flip the steak and let cook for another 5-10 minutes, or until your steak reaches the desired temperature in relation to how you like your steak cooked {we do medium rare which is 130-135 F or medium which is 135-140 F}.
- While the steak cooks lay your 2 pitas on a large cutting board or platter. Spread the lemon hummus on one side of each pita and set aside.
- Once the steak is done cooking, remove from the grill and cut into strips {aways cut diagonally, against the grain, to make your steak tender.}.
- Lay half of the steak on top of the lemon hummus on each pita. Drizzle the mint yogurt dressing over the steak and garnish with fresh tomatoes and parsley. Garnish with hot sauce if you would like.
Notes
- This recipe makes enough steak for two large pita wraps {what I have pictured} or four small pita wraps {usually the thicker, smaller pita}.
- I suggest adding some hot sauce to the finished pita wrap for extra spice!
- Instead of the fresh tomato and parsley you could easily throw some tabbouleh on these pita sandwiches if you have it.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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I’m loving all of the different flavors you’ve combined in this recipe! I had the huge pleasure of visiting Ohio last fall and learned a lot about the beef industry….you are in the midst of some wonderful foodie inspiration!
That is fun that you got to come to Ohio and learned about the beef industry. We have a great farming community here.
I love wrapping up anything that is Greek inspired–this look great!
Me too! The best!
What a drool-worthy recipe, Julia! Sometimes I think there is nothing better than a soft pita bread filled with delicious ingredients.
Thanks Julie. I agree–pita wraps are one of my favorite things to make because you can do so many different combinations!
This is one seriously scrumptious recipe. I love steak pitas. This is fabulous.
Thanks Kim! We do too.
I am from (central) Ohio and I live in (southwestern) Ohio and my grandpa was a beef cattle farmer and yet I confess I had no idea that May was Ohio Beef Month lol! Cleveland has a WONDERFUL food scene. I lived there for 3 years and visited it many times growing up. I think it is because Cleveland also has a thriving immigrant population constantly bringing in new and interesting cuisines. There is food there I have never been able to find anywhere else I have lived–and I have lived outside of Ohio too lol.
I love these wraps–they look like comfort food at its finest!
Fun! That is so cool that your Grandpa was a beef cattle farmer. My Dad’s Grandparents were farmers in Illinois. And yes, I agree Cleveland has a great food scene. I think it is underrated. I think you are right that there is a lot of immigrants in the area which brings great ethnic cuisines and choices. There are a lot of Lebanese markets and restaurants which I love!
This wrap is right up my alley! There are so many wonderful flavors. Lemon hummus and mint yogurt? Wow!! And yes, I am “just down the road” from you!
Thanks Tanya. The lemon humus and mint yogurt go great together! Hope to meet you sometime soon.
These look just delicious and that mint yogurt sauce is totally to die for, yum!
Thanks! I love the mint yogurt sauce too. It adds that extra touch of flavor.
These wraps look gorgeous! I sometimes do beef koftas with a similar sauce. These are nice on pita as well. There really is nothing like the taste of char-grilled beef, is there? Love how you tied the pita up, clever idea! Great post! ~s
Beef kofta is a favorite of ours! I love steak paired with Lebanese/Mediterranean flavors-it just adds so much flavor. Thanks for stopping by Sue!
I think beef deserves two months!
You are so right, Pam! 😉
Anything wrapped up in a pita and served up with a Greek inspired flavor, I am all in! These look so perfect for summer dinners.
I totally agree. This is perfect for summer and backyard grilling. Thanks Kristen.