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Tenderloin Tips in Pita Pockets with Yogurt-Tahini Dressing

Source: Beef for All Seasons
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Active Time:  20 Minutes
Total Time:  20 Minutes
Yield:  Serves 4
Here's a recipe that has a definite Middle Eastern influence. Tahini is a paste made from sesame seeds that is common in the cuisine of the region; pita flat bread and yogurt are also ingredients typical of many Middle Eastern countries. It's important to use the kind of pita bread that can be slit open and filled; some types - including those available at Middle Eastern markets - do not open. This recipe is quick to prepare once you have made the dry rub; the beef does not need to be marinated, and the tenderloin tips cook in minutes. Sauté the meat just before serving as the tenderloin tips will toughen if cooked in advance and reheated later.
RECIPE INGREDIENTS
For Dressing:
1 cup plain whole-milk yogurt
2 tablespoons tahini
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 tablespoon chopped parsley
1/4 teaspoon salt
For Dry Rub:
2 teaspoons coriander seeds, toasted
2 teaspoons cumin seeds, toasted
1 (2-inch) length of cinnamon stick, broken into pieces, toasted
1 tablespoon mild red chili powder
2 tablespoons hot paprika
1 tablespoon black peppercorns, crushed
1 teaspoon salt
For Tenderloin Tips:
1 pound tenderloin tips, choice grade, cut into large dice
1 tablespoon olive oil
For Serving:
4 pita breads
5 to 6 large romaine lettuce leaves, julienned
2 tomatoes, diced
1/4 onion, diced
DIRECTIONS
FOR DRESSING: Place the yogurt, tahini, lemon juice, parsley, and salt in a small mixing bowl and combine thoroughly. Keep refrigerated.


FOR DRY RUB: Grind the coriander and cumin seeds with the cinnamon stick in a coffee grinder or mortar and pestle. Transfer to a mixing bowl and combine with the chile powder, paprika, peppercorns, and salt.


FOR TENDERLOIN TIPS: Toss with the dry rub mixture to cover all sides. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet and sauté the meat over medium-high heat, turning the meat so that all sides get browned and cooked to the desired doneness, about 2 or 3 minutes for medium-rare and 3 to 4 minutes for medium. You may need to sauté the meat in batches so as not to overcrowd the pan.


TO SERVE: Cut off the end of each pita bread and open to form a pocket. In a mixing bowl, combine the lettuce, tomatoes, and onion with enough dressing to lightly coat the salad. Place a small amount of the salad in the bottom of each pita and fill with the sautéed tenderloin tips. Drizzle some of the Yogurt-Tahini Dressing over the meat, and top with another spoonful of salad.


NOTES: If you cannot find it at your local store, plain whole-milk yogurt should be available at any health food store. Likewise the tahini, which is also available at Middle Eastern stores. To use low-fat yogurt in place of whole-milk yogurt, drain 1 1/4 cups low-fat yogurt through cheesecloth or a coffee filter for about 1 hour before you mix the dressing. If you prefer a thicker, richer sauce, replace up to half of the yogurt with sour cream.


WINE SUGGESTION: A West Coast Pinot Noir, or a regional French Burgundy.


Recipe reprinted by permission of Harper Collins. All rights reserved.
Date Added: 01/01/2008
Nutrition Facts per Serving
Yield: Yield:  Serves 4
Calories: 462
Fat. Total: 16g
Fiber: 6g
Carbohydrates, Total: 47g
Sodium: 1166mg
% Cal. from Fat: 31%
Cholesterol: 81mg
Protein: 35g
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