Flank Steak and Grilled Veggie Pita

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Total Time:
3 hr 50 min
Prep
35 min
Inactive
2 hr 35 min
Cook
40 min
Yield:
4 servings
Level:
Intermediate
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Ingredients

  • 2 garlic cloves, smashed and finely chopped
  • 2 teaspoons coriander, toasted and ground
  • Pinch cayenne pepper
  • 1 lime, zested and juiced
  • Kosher salt
  • Extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 flank steak, trimmed of excess fat
  • 2 red or yellow bell peppers (or one of each)
  • 1 large zucchini or 2 small, 1/2-inch slices on the bias
  • 1 large red onion, cut into 1/2-inch rounds
  • 2 cups washed baby arugula
  • 1/4 pound shaved Parmigiano
  • Balsamic vinegar
  • 4 whole-wheat pita pockets

Directions

Combine the garlic, coriander, cayenne, lime and pinch of salt with enough olive oil to make a loose paste. Coat the flank steak, cover with plastic wrap and let marinate up to 2 hours at room temperature or overnight in the refrigerator.

Preheat the grill.

Grill the peppers on all sides until they are BLACK! Remove them from the grill and place them in a bowl covered with plastic wrap. Let them sit for 15 to 20 minutes, remove the plastic and let the peppers cool. Remove all of the black char, stems and seeds. Cut the peppers into 1/2-inch strips and reserve.

Remove the steak from the marinade. Place on preheated grill and cook to desired doneness, about 6 to 7 minutes on each side for medium-rare. Remove from the grill to a cutting board and let rest for 10 to 15 minutes before slicing.

While the steak is grilling, toss the zucchini and onions with olive oil and salt. Grill the zucchini and onions on both sides until they are charred and soft, about 4 to 5 minutes on each side. Remove from the grill and reserve.

To assemble the sandwich:

Slice the flank steak very thin on the bias, make very wide, very thin slices. Cut on a severe angle.

In a large bowl, toss the arugula with the Parmigiano and the peppers and dress generously with balsamic, olive oil and salt. Cut 1 edge off the pita and carefully open it. Lay the arugula, Parmigiano and pepper mixture in the pita, followed by the steak and a layer of zucchini and onions. Close the pita and give a little press to secure. Repeat with remaining pitas. Serve right away or wrap in aluminum foil to take with you for lunch. Oh baby...what a pita!

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  • on July 08, 2011

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    This turned out amazing! I never thought to add zucchini to a steak sandwhich and it turned out so tasty. The meat was perfect. Anne always has great recipes!

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  • on June 15, 2011

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    My meat was very tough and we could not eat it. I guess 2 hours of marinating does not tenderize the meat. What a waste of money

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  • on June 14, 2011

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    It was fanstastic! The flavors melted just right! This is definitley a keeper. I can't wait to have a barbecue and share this wonderful recipe with my friends and family!

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