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Mediterranean Ground Beef Pita

Mediterranean Ground Beef Pita

  • Author: Andy
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean
  • Diet: Low Lactose

Description

Warm pita stuffed with juicy spiced ground beef, fresh vegetables, and a creamy yogurt sauce, bringing vibrant Mediterranean flavors together in every bite.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 500 grams ground beef
  • 4 pita breads
  • 2 medium tomatoes, diced
  • 1 large cucumber, chopped
  • 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup plain yogurt
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon cumin

Instructions

  1. Preheat Your Equipment: Heat a skillet over medium heat.
  2. Combine Ingredients: In a bowl, mix yogurt, garlic, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt to prepare the sauce.
  3. Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Add olive oil to the hot skillet.
  4. Assemble the Dish: Add ground beef, salt, black pepper, paprika, and cumin, then cook while breaking it apart.
  5. Cook to Perfection: Cook until the beef is browned and fully cooked, about 8 to 10 minutes.
  6. Finishing Touches: Warm the pita bread, then fill with beef, tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion, parsley, and drizzle with yogurt sauce.
  7. Serve and Enjoy: Serve immediately while warm and fresh.

Notes

  • Do not overcook the beef to keep it juicy.
  • Warm pita before filling to prevent tearing.
  • Adjust seasoning in the yogurt sauce to taste.
  • Chop vegetables just before serving for freshness.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 pita
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 520mg
  • Fat: 22g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 28g
  • Cholesterol: 75mg

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