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Mediterranean Ground Beef Pita Pockets

Mediterranean Ground Beef Pita Pockets


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  • Author: Amanda Thompson
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Low Calorie

Description

Delicious Mediterranean-inspired pita pockets filled with seasoned ground beef, fresh vegetables, feta cheese, and creamy tzatziki sauce for an easy family dinner.


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 shredded lettuce
  • 1 tomato, diced
  • 1/2 cucumber, diced
  • 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 1/4 cup tzatziki sauce

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  2. Cook onion and garlic until softened.
  3. Add ground beef, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper and cook until browned.
  4. Warm the pita pockets.
  5. Fill each pita with beef, lettuce, tomato, cucumber, and feta.
  6. Drizzle with tzatziki sauce and serve immediately.

Notes

  1. Add bell peppers or olives if desired.
  2. Sprinkle in red pepper flakes for extra heat.
  3. Store cooked beef separately from vegetables for best freshness.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 pita pocket
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 3
  • Sodium: 600
  • Fat: 20
  • Saturated Fat: 8
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 30
  • Fiber: 3
  • Protein: 20
  • Cholesterol: 70