Mediterranean Steak Sandwiches

Recipe courtesy of The Beef Checkoff.

Recipe Ingredients:

Seasoning:
1 1/2 teaspoons dried basil
1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano

2 beef ribeye steaks, cut 1-inch thick (1 1/2 pounds)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
4 pita breads, warmed
2 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese
1 tablespoon chopped kalamata or ripe olives

Cooking Directions:

1. Combine seasoning ingredients, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper; press onto beef steaks.
2. Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium heat until hot. Add steaks; cook 12 to 15 minutes for medium rare to medium well, turning occasionally.
3. Sprinkle steaks with lemon juice.
4. Carve steaks; place on pitas. Top with cheese and olives.

Makes 4 servings.

Recipe and photograph courtesy of The Beef Checkoff.