Spicy Beef Pita Sandwiches - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 lb. cooked roast beef, sliced 1/8-inch thick
3/4 c. bottled Italian dressing
1/3 c. sliced green onion
1 Tbsp. prepared mustard
2 medium red or green bell peppers, cut into strips
1/4 lb. Swiss cheese slices, cut into 1/4-inch strips
1/3 c. mayonnaise
6 pita pocket breads, cut in half
leaf lettuce
2 medium tomatoes, sliced
alfalfa sprouts (if desired)

Preparation

Cut beef into 1/2-inch wide strips.
Combine dressing, green onion and mustard in medium size bowl.
Add roast beef and peppers; mix well.
Cover; chill several hours or overnight, stirring occasionally.
Immediately before serving, drain beef mixture, reserving dressing.
Add cheese to drained beef mixture, tossing lightly.
Combine mayonnaise with reserved dressing; mix well.
Open pita bread halves; line with lettuce and tomato.
Fill with beef and cheese mixture.
Top each with mayonnaise mixture and sprouts, if desired.
Serve immediately.
Makes 12 sandwich halves.