Description
Mediterranean Ground Beef Pita Pockets are a delightful fusion of seasoned ground beef, fresh vegetables, and warm pita bread, making them perfect for casual dinners, lunch boxes, or gatherings. This easy recipe is not only packed with flavor but is also healthy and versatile enough to cater to various tastes. In just 25 minutes, you can create a satisfying meal that everyone will love. Customize the filling with your favorite veggies or swap the ground beef for turkey for a lighter option. These pita pockets are a delicious way to enjoy Mediterranean flavors right at home.
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 skillet over medium heat.
- Sauté chopped onion and minced garlic until softened (3–4 minutes).
- Add ground beef along with cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Cook until browned.
- Warm the pita pockets in the oven or microwave.
- Fill each pita pocket with the beef mixture and top with lettuce, tomato, cucumber, and feta cheese.
- Drizzle with tzatziki sauce before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg