Picante Beef Pockets

Jun 08, 2023June 8, 20230 0

Spicy and delicious Picante Beef Pockets recipe

by The Chefin Beef

Prep

10 min

Cook

8 min

Ready In

18 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	1 lb flank steaks or 1 lb round steak , sliced thin
	3/4 cup picante sauce or 3/4 cup salsa
	1/2 cup sour cream
	pita pockets or flour tortilla

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

345

Sugar

Fat

14g

Looking for a quick and easy lunch or dinner option that still packs a flavorful punch? Look no further than these Picante Beef Pockets! The combination of tender and juicy beef, spicy picante sauce, and cool sour cream come together to make a satisfying and delicious meal. Plus, they're easy to customize - add your favorite vegetables or switch up the sauce for different flavor variations.

Instructions

1.	Preheat grill to high heat.
2.	Grill steak for 6-8 minutes, or until cooked to desired doneness.
3.	Remove steak from grill and allow it to rest for 5 minutes.
4.	In a small bowl, mix together picante sauce and sour cream.
5.	Slice steak into thin strips and place inside the pita pocket or flour tortilla.
6.	Drizzle a spoonful of the picante sauce and sour cream mixture on top of the steak strips.
7.	Fold the pita pocket or tortilla in half and serve immediately.

PROS

These Picante Beef Pockets are quick and easy to make, making them a great lunch or dinner option for busy days.

The combination of spicy picante sauce and cool sour cream creates a delicious flavor balance in every bite.

CONS

While these pockets are a tasty meal option, they can be messy to eat.
Be sure to have napkins on hand!

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Beef is a great source of protein, which is essential for building and repairing muscles in the body. It is also a good source of iron, which is important for maintaining healthy blood cells. The picante sauce in this recipe contains capsaicin, which has been linked to helping boost metabolism and aiding in pain relief.