Middle Eastern Beef Sandwich
(Serves 4)INGREDIENTS:
FOR THE MARINADE:
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
- 1 teaspoon vinegar
- 1 teaspoon onions, finely minced
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon ground mace
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 pounds flank steak
- 1 cup tahini
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons chopped parsley
- 1/2 cup water – not in MOP
- 8 slices pita bread
- 1/2 head lettuce, sliced thinly
- 1 container mixed sprouts
- 2 sliced tomatoes
- 1 sliced onion
- TO PREPARE MARINADE: Combine yogurt, lemon juice, garlic, pepper sauce, vinegar, onion, black and cayenne pepper, mace, and salt.
- Add the meat and marinate overnight, at least 12 hours, stirring occasionally.
- Grill the meat, or broil in the oven, until done.
- To prepare the dressing: Combine the tahini, garlic, lemon juice, and parsley; whisk well.
- To make the sandwich, slice open a pita and spread with tahini dressing.
- Add the meat and lettuce, sprouts, tomato, and onion.
"Deli Sandwiches," aired during the week of April 14, 2008.
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