Description
A quick and delicious weeknight dinner featuring spiced ground beef stuffed into warm pita pockets with fresh vegetables and creamy tzatziki.
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
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onion and garlic, sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add ground beef, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon, and spread it into an even layer. Let it sit for a minute to develop a golden crust.
- Stir in ground cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper, cooking until the beef is fully browned, about 6-8 minutes.
- While the beef cooks, warm pita pockets in a 350°F oven for 3-5 minutes or microwave wrapped in a damp paper towel for 20 seconds.
- Prepare the vegetables by tossing shredded lettuce, diced tomato, and cucumber in a bowl.
- To assemble, cut each pita in half, fill with spiced beef, lettuce, and fresh vegetables, and top with crumbled feta and tzatziki before serving.
- Serve immediately, enjoying the textures and flavors in every bite.
Notes
Customize with different vegetables or meats based on preference. This meal is great for meal prep, storing components separately for freshness.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 15
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pocket
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Mediterranean, Ground Beef, Pita, Quick Dinner, Family Meal