Spicy Beef Pitas

Source: Better Homes and Gardens Online

1 pound thinly sliced cooked beef
1/2 cup picante sauce
1/3 cup red wine vinegar
1/4 cup olive oil or cooking oil
1 tablespoon snipped fresh cilantro or parsley
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon cracked black pepper
4 large pita bread rounds, halved
1 medium tomato, chopped
1 medium avocado, sliced
1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese

Place sliced beef in a plastic bag set inside a bowl.

For marinade, in a medium bowl combine the picante sauce, vinegar, oil, cilantro, garlic powder, and pepper. Pour marinade over beef. Seal bag; marinate in the refrigerator for 4 to 24 hours, turning bag occasionally.

When ready to serve, drain and discard marinade. Divide beef among pita bread halves. Add tomato, avocado, and feta cheese.

Makes 8 servings.

Nutrition facts per serving: 399 calories, 32 g total fat, 10 g saturated fat, 55 mg cholesterol, 364 mg sodium, 14 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 16 g protein, 5% vitamin A, 15% vitamin C, 6% calcium, 15% iron