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Mediterranean Ground Beef Pita Pockets

Mediterranean Ground Beef Pita Pockets You’ll Crave Daily

A delightful meal of Mediterranean Ground Beef Pita Pockets, combining spiced beef and fresh vegetables for a quick, customizable dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 pockets
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Beef Filling
  • 1 lb Ground Beef can be replaced with ground turkey or chicken
  • 1 medium Onion finely chopped
  • 2 cloves Garlic fresh minced
  • 1 tsp Cumin adjust for desired flavor intensity
  • 1 tsp Paprika sweet or smoked varieties based on preference
  • to taste Salt & Black Pepper customize to taste
  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil or substitute with another cooking oil
For the Pockets and Toppings
  • 4 pieces Pita Bread warm before serving
  • 2 cups Lettuce shredded
  • 1 cup Tomatoes diced
  • 1 cup Cucumbers sliced thinly
  • 1/2 cup Feta Cheese crumbled
  • 1 cup Tzatziki Sauce store-bought or homemade

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Baking sheet
  • Oven

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Heat 1 teaspoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat for about a minute.
  2. Add finely chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet, sauté for 3-4 minutes until onions are translucent.
  3. Introduce the ground beef to the skillet, breaking it apart. Sprinkle in cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 5-7 minutes until browned.
  4. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Place pita bread on a baking sheet and warm for 5 minutes.
  5. Fill each pita pocket with the beef mixture, then layer with lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, and crumbled feta cheese.
  6. Drizzle tzatziki sauce generously over the filled pitas and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pocketCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1200IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For best results, warm pita bread and avoid overloading to prevent sogginess. Experiment with toppings and store leftovers properly.

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