Description
Savor the flavors of the Mediterranean with these delightful Ground Beef Pita Pockets, packed with tender seasoned beef, fresh veggies, and creamy feta.
Ingredients
- Ground Beef
- Olive Oil
- Onion
- Garlic
- Ground Cumin
- Paprika
- Salt
- Black Pepper
- Pita Pockets
- Lettuce
- Tomato
- Cucumber
- Feta Cheese
- Tzatziki Sauce
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and minced garlic, sautéing until softened.
- Add the ground beef to the skillet, breaking it apart with a spatula. Cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in ground cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes to combine the flavors.
- While the beef is cooking, prepare your pita pockets and chop the vegetables.
- Once the beef mixture is ready, fill each pita pocket with a generous amount of the beef, then layer in shredded lettuce, diced tomato, diced cucumber, and crumbled feta cheese.
- Drizzle with tzatziki sauce before serving, and enjoy your Mediterranean feast!
Notes
Feel free to customize the veggies according to your taste. This recipe is also great with leftovers!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pita pocket
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
Keywords: Mediterranean Ground Beef Pita Pockets, beef recipe, Mediterranean cuisine, pita pockets recipe