Pita Dough
Ingredients
- 500 g all-purpose flour
- ½ packet of dry yeast
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp vinegar
- Lukewarm water
- A few drops of olive oil for cooking each pita
Instructions
- Sift the flour into a bowl, create a well in the center, and add the yeast, salt, vinegar, and sugar.
- Gradually add the lukewarm water while kneading until you achieve a soft, non-sticky dough.
- Cover the bowl with a towel and let the dough rise for 1 hour.
- Divide the dough into 4–5 portions, depending on the size of pitas you want.
- Roll each portion into a circle using your hands or a rolling pin, and drizzle with a few drops of olive oil.
- Cook each pita in a non-stick pan for 3–4 minutes on each side until golden.
- Keep the pitas warm to maintain their flexibility.
Beef Filling
Ingredients
- 500 g beef
- 60 g wine
- ½ tsp oregano
- Salt
- Pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil for frying
Instructions
- Wash and drain the beef, then cut it into small pieces.
- Heat the olive oil in a frying pan and sauté the beef for 2–3 minutes.
- Add the wine and salt, reduce the heat, and simmer for 15–20 minutes until the beef absorbs the liquid.
- Just before removing from heat, add the pepper and oregano, stir, and remove from the stove.
Potatoes and Onion
Ingredients
- 5–6 medium potatoes
- Olive oil for frying
- Sliced onion rings for sautéing
Instructions
- Peel, wash, and cut the potatoes into rectangular sticks for frying.
- Heat olive oil in a pan and fry the potatoes until golden and crispy.
- In the same oil, lightly fry the onion rings until golden brown.
Assembly and Filling
Ingredients
- 1 medium potato per souvlaki
- 4 tomato slices per souvlaki
- 2–3 onion slices per souvlaki (fried or raw)
- 2 small lettuce leaves per souvlaki
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced into rings
- 1 tbsp yogurt or tzatziki per souvlaki
- Salt
- Sweet paprika
Instructions
- Lay out the pitas on your work surface.
- Add the fried potatoes, beef, tomato slices, bell pepper rings, onion, lettuce leaves, and a dollop of yogurt or tzatziki to each pita.
- Sprinkle with sweet paprika and salt to taste.
- Fold the sides of the pita over the filling and wrap tightly.
A Delicious Mediterranean Delight
This Beef Souvlaki combines the tender flavors of seasoned beef with crispy golden fries, fresh vegetables, and creamy yogurt, all wrapped in a warm, homemade pita. Perfect for a comforting, satisfying meal that’s sure to impress! Enjoy every bite!
