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Heart Healthy Cheese Steak Sandwiches Recipe

                   
Cheese Steak Sandwiches
Garlic-studded cheese steaks are a great way to get a heart-healthy meal in. Whole wheat pita bread brings sliced steak, onions, and American cheese together for a crisp and creamy triumph.
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Ingredients
Recipe yields 4 servings
1 tsp olive oil
1 large yellow onion, sliced thin
2 tsp finely chopped garlic
3/4 lb lean top round steak, sliced thin
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
3 slices low fat white American cheese
4 whole wheat pitas (6 1/2-inch diameter)
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Directions
Step 1

Preheat oven or toaster oven to 400°.

Step 2

In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat until hot. Add onion and garlic and sauté for 5 minutes, or until onion is softened. Add steak slices and pepper and sauté for 10 minutes, or until browned. Stir in Worcestershire sauce and sauté for 1 minute.

Step 3

Turn off heat. Lay cheese slices over steak mixture and cover pan until cheese is melted.

Step 4

Cut a quarter off each pita to open the pocket. Fill each pita pocket with one-quater of the steak mixture.

Step 5

Place stuffed pitas on an ungreased baking sheet and bake for 2 to 3 minutes, or until pitas are warm. Serve immediately.

Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 389
Make this for: Healthy Kids
Dietary Review:
Jane Schwartz, RDN, CLT
This recipe has been reviewed by a dietitian. Click here to learn more.
Nutrition Info
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Nutrition facts
Serving Size: 1 pita
Per serving:
calories:389
total fat:8g
sat fat:3g
cholesterol:69mg
sodium:610mg
total carb:42g
fibers:6g
proteins:37g

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Heart Healthy Cheese Steak Sandwiches Recipe
Ingredients
Recipe yields 4 servings
1 tsp olive oil
1 large yellow onion, sliced thin
2 tsp finely chopped garlic
3/4 lb lean top round steak, sliced thin
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
3 slices low fat white American cheese
4 whole wheat pitas (6 1/2-inch diameter)
Directions
Step 1

Preheat oven or toaster oven to 400°.

Step 2

In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat until hot. Add onion and garlic and sauté for 5 minutes, or until onion is softened. Add steak slices and pepper and sauté for 10 minutes, or until browned. Stir in Worcestershire sauce and sauté for 1 minute.

Step 3

Turn off heat. Lay cheese slices over steak mixture and cover pan until cheese is melted.

Step 4

Cut a quarter off each pita to open the pocket. Fill each pita pocket with one-quater of the steak mixture.

Step 5

Place stuffed pitas on an ungreased baking sheet and bake for 2 to 3 minutes, or until pitas are warm. Serve immediately.

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