Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsNaung Mai Thai KitchenGrilled Chalupa Recipe

Grilled Chalupa Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

Philly Cheese Steak Grilled in a Pita w/ Fresh Veggies

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Ingredients

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Pita and Steak

Cheese and Veggies

Condiments

Method

Preparing the Steak

  1. 1

    Season and Cook the Steak

    Season the ribeye steak with salt and black pepper. Heat olive oil in a grill pan over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the steak and grill for about 4-5 minutes on each side for medium-rare, or until cooked to your preference.

  2. 2

    Resting the Steak

    Remove the steak from the grill and let it rest for about 5 minutes. This allows the juices to redistribute throughout the meat.

Preparing the Veggies

  1. 3

    Sauté the Vegetables

    While the steak is resting, slice the bell peppers and onion. Mince the garlic cloves. In the same grill pan, add a little more olive oil if necessary and sauté the bell peppers, onion, and garlic over medium heat until they are tender and slightly caramelized, about 5-7 minutes.

  2. 4

    Chop Fresh Parsley

    Chop fresh parsley and set aside for garnish.

Assembling the Chalupa

  1. 5

    Slice and Combine

    Thinly slice the rested steak against the grain. In a bowl, combine the sliced steak with the sautéed vegetables and fresh parsley.

  2. 6

    Fill the Pitas

    Warm the pita bread in a toaster or on the grill for a few seconds. Cut each pita in half and stuff each half with the steak and veggie mixture.

  3. 7

    Add Cheese and Condiments

    Top each filled pita with provolone cheese. Drizzle with mayonnaise and hot sauce to taste.

Final Cooking

  1. 8

    Grill the Chalupas

    Return the stuffed pitas to the grill or grill pan over medium heat, pressing down slightly to melt the cheese. Grill for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden and crispy.

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