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Savory Mediterranean ground beef stuffed into warm pita pockets with fresh vegetables and creamy tzatziki

Mediterranean Ground Beef Pita Pockets

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 465
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb lean ground beef (90/10)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 small yellow onion, finely diced
  • 2 cloves garlic , minced
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
  • 4 large pita breads, halved to create 8 pockets
  • 1 cup shredded romaine lettuce
  • 1 medium tomato , diced
  • 1/2 cup English cucumber, diced
  • 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup tzatziki sauce

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes, breaking the meat into small crumbles with a spatula until fully browned.
  3. Stir in the diced yellow onion and garlic, and sauté for 3 minutes until the onion is translucent.
  4. Add cumin, coriander, paprika, salt, and black pepper; stir thoroughly and cook for 2 minutes to allow the spices to bloom.
  5. Remove the skillet from heat and drain any excess liquid or fat.
  6. Warm the pita halves in a toaster or a 350°F oven for 2-3 minutes until soft and pliable.
  7. Open each pita pocket and distribute the beef mixture evenly among the 8 halves.
  8. Stuff each pocket with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, cucumbers, and red onion.
  9. Top each pita pocket with a tablespoon of tzatziki sauce and serve immediately.