Description
A delicious and easy recipe for ground beef pita pockets filled with fresh vegetables and a creamy sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 4 whole wheat pita breads
- 1 cup diced cucumbers (preferably English)
- 1 cup diced tomatoes (ripe, vine-ripened)
- 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion
- 1/2 cup plain yogurt or tzatziki sauce
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients: Chop cucumbers, tomatoes, and red onion into bite-sized pieces.
- Sauté the Ground Beef: Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned (5-7 minutes).
- Add Spices: Sprinkle cumin and paprika over the beef, stirring to combine for an additional 2-3 minutes until aromatic.
- Mix the Cucumber Salad: In a bowl, combine cucumbers, tomatoes, red onion, lemon juice, salt, and pepper; toss gently.
- Warm the Pita Bread: Lightly warm pita bread in a dry skillet over low heat for about 1-2 minutes on each side.
- Assemble Your Pitas: Fill each warm pita with ground beef followed by cucumber salad and drizzle with yogurt or tzatziki sauce.
Notes
- This recipe can be served with a side of mixed greens for added freshness.
- Feel free to add other vegetables such as bell peppers for extra crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pita pocket