Pita Fajitas

Name: Pita Fajitas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Ingredients: 1 boneless beef top round steak (1 pound), cut into thin strips; 1 cup sliced onion; 1/3 cup julienned sweet red pepper; 1/3 cup julienned green pepper; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1/2 cup salsa; 1/2 cup barbecue sauce; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 4 pita breads (6 inches), halved; Shredded cheddar cheese

Meredyth Crofton of Oak Grove, Oregon sends this fajita recipe which utilizes pantry ingredients, barbecue sauce and salsa, to create a unique tasting pita.

Ingredients

1 boneless beef top round steak (1 pound), cut into thin strips
1 cup sliced onion
1/3 cup julienned sweet red pepper
1/3 cup julienned green pepper
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 cup salsa
1/2 cup barbecue sauce
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
4 pita breads (6 inches), halved
Shredded cheddar cheese

Directions

In a large skillet, cook the beef, onion and peppers in oil over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain.
Add the salsa, barbecue sauce and cumin. Bring to a boil. Remove from the heat. Spoon about 1/2 cup into each pita half. Sprinkle with cheese.

Originally published as Pita's Fajitas in Simple & Delicious January/February 2008