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MIDDLE EASTERN GRILLED STEAK POCKETS

The secret to tender flank steak is to cook the beef only to medium and to slice it across the grain, as thin as possible.

INGREDIENTS
1/4 cup   50 mL   cranberry juice or red wine
3   3   cloves garlic, minced
3 tbsp   45 mL   mild curry paste
2 tbsp   30 mL   EACH rice vinegar and olive oil (optional)
1 tsp   5 mL   Worcestershire sauce
1-1/2 lb   750 g   Flank Marinating Steak
    Salt and pepper to taste
3   3   pita breads, halved
    Cucumber slices
    Cucumber yogurt sauce, like tzatziki

PREPARATION TIME: 10 minutes
COOKING TIME: 12 minutes
MARINATING TIME: 12 – 24 hours

DIRECTIONS
In large Ziploc freezer bag, combine cranberry juice, garlic, curry paste, vinegar, oil (if using) and Worcestershire sauce. Pierce steak several times with fork. Add steak to Ziploc freezer bag, seal tightly and refrigerate, turning occasionally, for 12 to 24 hours. Preheat grill to medium-high. Discard marinade. Season steak with salt and pepper. Place on greased grill; close lid and cook for 6 minutes per side to medium doneness. Remove from the heat; let stand 5 minutes. Slice steak into thin strips diagonally across the grain. Tuck steak slices into warm pita halves with cucumber slices and yogurt sauce. Serve with rice or couscous salad.

NUMBER OF SERVINGS: 6 SERVINGS

NUTRITION INFORMATION PER SERVING
286 Calories     10 g Fat
28 g Protein     18 g Carbohydrates