Ginger Orange Beef Pita Sandwiches Recipes

SLOW-COOKER GINGER-ORANGE BEEF PITA SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Trim excess fat from beef. Cut beef lengthwise into 2-inch strips. Cut strips crosswise into 1/8-inch slices.
• Place beef, onion, bell pepper and jicama in 3 1/2- to 6-quart slow cooker. Mix orange peel, orange juice, gingerroot and salt; pour over beef and vegetables.
• Cover and cook on low heat setting 4 to 6 hours or until beef is tender.
• Stir in snap pea pods. Cover and cook on low heat setting about 15 minutes or until pea pods are crisp-tender.
• Spoon beef mixture into pita breads. Serve with Golden Fruit Chutney.

BEEF AND SPINACH PITA POCKETS

Steps:

• In large non-stick skillet, combine first 3 ingredients.
• Cook over medium heat until browned, stirring to crumble beef.
• Drain in a colander, discard drippings.
• Wipe skillet dry with a paper towel.
• Return beef mixture to skillet; add chopped spinach, spices and salt; stir well.
• Cover and cook over medium heat 3 minutes or just until spinach is wilted; remove from heat.
• Spoon 1/2 cup beef mixture into each pita half lined with whole spinach leaves.
• Mix yogurt with curry powder if desired.
• Top each pita half with 1 tablespoon yogurt.

THAI BEEF PITAS

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.