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Mediterranean Ground Beef Pita Pockets


  • Author: parfador6gmail-com
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: High Protein

Description

Deliciously stuffed pita pockets filled with seasoned ground beef, fresh vegetables, and tangy tzatziki sauce, offering a delightful taste of the Mediterranean.


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. Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  2. Sauté the chopped onion and minced garlic until softened.
  3. Cook the ground beef, adding cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper until browned.
  4. Prepare the pita pockets by warming them in the oven or microwave.
  5. Assemble the pita pockets with the beef mixture, lettuce, tomato, cucumber, and feta.
  6. Drizzle with tzatziki sauce before serving.

Notes

Customize with additional vegetables or spices to your liking. Use fresh herbs for enhanced flavor.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Pan Frying
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 pocket
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 80mg

Keywords: pita pockets, Mediterranean, ground beef, easy dinner, healthy meal