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Show Winning recipes in Beef Cook-off bowl and cover.. Let rise about 15 minutes. - Divide- dough into four - equal parts. Cover and let rest 10-15 minutes. Flatten and roll each ball with a rolling pin into a thin (Vi") circle and place on a greased baking sheet Bake at 500 degrees for 4-6 minutes until puffed and lightly brown. , . . The Utah Cattlewomen's Association recently held a state-"widebeojA-ocomtition held in cooperation with the Utah Beef Council and the National Beef Industry CounciL' Janet C. Stocks of Payspn was the first place winner with her Steak-N-Stuff Pitas. Runner-up was Ann Chapman, Logan, who prepared her beef stir fry recipe. STEAK-N-STUFF PITAS 1 lb. stir-fry beef or sirloin steak (thinly sliced) 1 Tbsp. vegetable oil 8 oz. fresh mushrooms (sliced) 1 large Onion (thinly sliced and- halved) 1 medium green pepper (sliced and quartered) lA tsp. garlic powder 1 Vi tsp. Italian seasoning Salt and pepper to taste 2Tbsp. sour cream 1 cup mozzarella cheese (grated) 1 large ripe tomato (peeled and chopped) 4 pitas (purchased or homemade) halved Garnish; endive, pepper rings and cherry tomatoes Cut beef into 1" strips. Heat oil in heavy frying pan. Add beef strips and saute until browned, 5-7 minutes. Remove from pan and set aside. Add mushrooms and onion to pan drippings and cook for 2-3 minutes, adding a few drops of water if necessary to prevent sticking. stick-ing. Stir constantly. Add green pepper and continue cooking until onion is transparent, pepper is crisp-tender crisp-tender and moisture is absorbed. Add reserved meat and season with garlic salt, Italian seasoning and salt "and pepper. Stir in sour cream and mozzarella cheese. Lower heat, cover pan with a lid and cook 1-2 minutes, just until cheese melts. Add chopped tomato and heat through. If using purchased purchas-ed pitas, freshen by heating in the microwave for 45 seconds, then fill pita halves lightly (this is very filling!). Serve on a bed of endive, garnished with pepper rings and a cherry tomato. HOMEMADE PITAS IV cups flour V4 tsp salt , 1 tsp. dry yeast V4 cup warm water Combine dry ingredients, add water, mix . well, to make a soft dough. Knead well, adding a little flour if needed. Place in a greased |