Beef 'Doner' with Cucumber, Tomatoes & Yogurt Sauce

Directions

1. Rinse the vegetables and herbs, then dry thoroughly.
2. Dice the tomatoes and cucumbers into small cubes and transfer them to a medium mixing bowl.
3. Strip the parsley from the stems, finely chop the leaves, and add them to the bowl with the cucumber and tomato.
4. Juice a lemon and add half of it to the salad mixture; reserve the other half for later.
5. Season the salad with oil, salt, and pepper; toss to combine and set aside.
6. Peel and mince the garlic.
7. In a separate bowl, blend oil, cumin, paprika, salt, pepper, crushed red pepper, and two thirds of the minced garlic to form a marinade.
8. Peel and finely dice the red onion; add it to the marinade bowl and mix well.
9. Cut the beef into 1-inch chunks and toss them with the marinade until evenly coated.
10. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat, then add a little oil and the beef mixture. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are soft and the beef is cooked through, about 4–6 minutes.
11. Warm the pita breads if desired, then assemble by filling each pita with the beef, salad, and a spoonful of the yogurt dressing.