20-Min Iskender Beef & Pita Bowl
Tender sliced beef with warm pita, garlicky yogurt, and a bright tomato-butter sauce — all built in one skillet in 20 minutes. Tastes like the Turkish street-food classic, zero fuss.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 620
- Protein
- 48g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Mix yogurt with minced garlic and a pinch of salt. Set aside.
Step 2
Heat 1 tbsp butter in a large skillet over medium-high until it foams.
Step 3
Add beef in a single layer, season with salt and pepper, sear 60 seconds without stirring.
Step 4
Toss beef until no pink remains and edges are slightly crisp, ~2 minutes total.
Step 5
Pour in tomatoes with their juice, add 2 tbsp butter and red pepper flakes, simmer 4 minutes.
Step 6
Warm pita, tear into pieces, layer on a plate with beef, sauce, and garlic yogurt. Serve hot.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch skillet
- small bowl
- spoon
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