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Mediterranean Ground Beef Pita Pockets


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  • Author: julie
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Beef

Description

A quick and delicious meal featuring seasoned ground beef, fresh vegetables, and creamy tzatziki, all nestled in warm pita pockets.


Ingredients

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  • 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 skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic. Sauté until softened and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.
  3. Add the ground beef, cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Cook until the beef is well browned, breaking it apart as it cooks.
  4. Warm the pita pockets in the oven or microwave until soft and pliable.
  5. Fill each pita pocket generously with the beef mixture.
  6. Top with shredded lettuce, diced tomato, cucumber, and crumbled feta cheese.
  7. Drizzle tzatziki sauce over the filling before serving. Enjoy!

Notes

Feel free to substitute ground turkey or chicken for a leaner option. For a vegetarian version, consider swapping the meat for roasted chickpeas or lentils.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Sautéing
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 pocket
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 22g
  • Saturated Fat: 9g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 40g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg