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Mediterranean Ground Beef Pita Pockets


  • Author: emily
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Balanced

Description

Delicious pita pockets filled with spiced ground beef, fresh vegetables, and creamy tzatziki sauce, offering a taste of the Mediterranean.


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.
  3. Incorporate the ground beef, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper; cook until the beef is browned and fully cooked through.
  4. Warm the pita pockets either in the oven or microwave.
  5. Fill each pita pocket with a generous portion of the beef mixture, followed by shredded lettuce, diced tomato, diced cucumber, and crumbled feta cheese.
  6. Drizzle tzatziki sauce over the filled pockets before serving.

Notes

For a lighter option, use lean ground beef or substitute with ground turkey or chicken.

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

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 pita pocket
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 40g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg

Keywords: Mediterranean, Pita Pockets, Ground Beef, Tzatziki, Quick Meals