Heart Healthy Cheesesteak Sandwiches

Name: Heart Healthy Cheesesteak Sandwiches
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 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) or 4 whole wheat tortillas (6-inch diameter)

(5.0)

By Judy Capodanno

Published 2/7/2022

Dietitian Reviewed: Jane Schwartz, RDN, CLT

Approved for These Diets:

Heart Healthy

Garlic-studded cheesesteaks 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.

Total Time

30 minutes

Servings

4

Calories

389

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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) or 4 whole wheat tortillas (6-inch diameter)

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How to Make Cheesesteak Sandwiches

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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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size:

1 pita

389

Calories

8

g

Fat

69

mg

Cholesterol

610

mg

Sodium

42

g

Carbs

3

g

Sat. Fat

6

g

Fiber

37

g

Protein

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