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Cumin Steak and Scallion Pitas
This super quick weeknight steak dinner uses ground cumin two ways: as a rub for the beef itself, and stirred into yogurt as a creamy condiment.
👥 4 Servings👤 Kendra Vaculin📖 bonappetit
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- ●knife
- ●bowl
- ●skillet
- ●cutting board
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Pat 1½ lb. skirt steak, cut into 5" pieces, dry, then prick all over on both sides with a paring knife.
½ lb. skirt steak, cut into 5" pieces1
2
Stir together ⅓ cup extra-virgin olive oil, 2 Tbsp. ground cumin, and 3 tsp. Diamond Crystal or 1¾ tsp. Morton kosher salt in a medium bowl; season with freshly ground pepper. Finely grate in 4 garlic cloves and stir to combine. Add steak and turn to coat. Let sit ⏱️ 10 minutes.
Freshly ground pepper
3
Meanwhile, stir together 1 cup plain whole-milk yogurt, 1 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice, 1½ tsp. Diamond Crystal or ¾ tsp. Morton kosher salt, and remaining 1 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil and 1½ tsp. ground cumin in a small bowl; season with pepper. Finely grate in remaining 2 garlic cloves and stir to combine. Set yogurt sauce aside.
plain whole-milk yogurt1 cup. fresh lemon juice1 Tbsp
4
Heat a dry large cast-iron skillet over medium-high. Lift steak from marinade, letting excess drip back into bowl; transfer to skillet. Cook until deeply browned and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part registers 125°, about ⏱️ 2 minutes per side for medium-rare. Transfer to a cutting board and let rest ⏱️ 10 minutes.
5
Meanwhile, arrange 1 large bunch scallions, cut into 2" pieces, in same skillet; season with salt. Cook, stirring often, ⏱️ 1 minute. Pour in ½ cup water and cook, stirring occasionally, until evaporated and scallions are wilted, about ⏱️ 2 minutes.
large bunch scallions, cut into 2" pieces1
6
Slice steak against the grain; arrange on a platter. Place scallions and 1 large jalapeño, thinly sliced, alongside. Serve with 4 pitas with pockets, halved, and reserved yogurt sauce for building pitas.
large jalapeño, thinly sliced1pitas with pockets, halved4
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