Print
clock clock iconcutlery cutlery iconflag flag iconfolder folder iconinstagram instagram iconpinterest pinterest iconfacebook facebook iconprint print iconsquares squares iconheart heart iconheart solid heart solid icon

Mediterranean Ground Beef Pita Pockets


  • Author: islamerrick
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: None

Description

Juicy, seasoned ground beef wrapped in warm pita, topped with fresh veggies and tangy tzatziki sauce.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 4 pita pockets
  • 1 cup lettuce, shredded
  • 1 tomato, diced
  • 1/2 cucumber, diced
  • 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
  • 1/4 cup tzatziki sauce

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Sauté the chopped onion for about 3-4 minutes until tender and translucent.
  3. Add the minced garlic and sauté for another minute until fragrant.
  4. Brown the ground beef, breaking it up, and cook for about 5-7 minutes until browned.
  5. Season with cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper; stir to combine.
  6. Prepare the pita pockets by warming them up.
  7. Assemble the pockets with the seasoned beef mixture.
  8. Load with toppings like lettuce, tomato, cucumber, feta, and tzatziki sauce.
  9. Serve and enjoy your delicious pita pockets!

Notes

Feel free to customize your pita pockets with extra veggies or spices!

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Sautéing
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 400mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 20g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg

Keywords: pita pockets, Mediterranean, ground beef, quick dinners, easy recipe