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Mediterranean Ground Beef Pita Pockets You Need to Try!

Mediterranean Ground Beef Pita Pockets
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Delicious Mediterranean-inspired pita pockets filled with seasoned ground beef and fresh vegetables.

  • Author: Ghalina
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean
  • Diet: Low Calorie

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

  • Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or olives.
  • For a spicier kick, add red pepper flakes to the beef mixture.
  • These can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator.

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