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Mediterranean Ground Beef Pita Pockets

25-Minute Mediterranean Ground Beef Pita Pockets That Wow

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A quick and flavorful Mediterranean-inspired meal with ground beef stuffed in pita pockets.

  • Total Time: 25 mins
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

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. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
  2. Add chopped onion and garlic, sauté until softened.
  3. Add ground beef, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper; cook until beef is browned.
  4. Warm pita pockets in the oven or microwave.
  5. Fill each pita pocket with the beef mixture, lettuce, tomato, cucumber, and feta cheese.
  6. Drizzle with tzatziki sauce before serving.

Notes

  • Use lean ground beef for a healthier option.
  • You can substitute feta cheese with goat cheese.
  • Add a squeeze of lemon for extra freshness.
  • Author: Livia Reed
  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean
  • Diet: Low Lactose

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 pita pocket
  • Calories: 420
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 680mg
  • Fat: 22g
  • Saturated Fat: 9g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 11g
  • Trans Fat: 1g
  • Carbohydrates: 32g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 75mg