🥙 Mediterranean Ground Beef Pita Pockets
📝 Description
Soft, warm pita bread stuffed with spiced ground beef, fresh veggies, and creamy sauce—these pita pockets are bursting with Mediterranean flavor. Perfect for lunch, dinner, or even a quick party meal!
🛒 Ingredients
For the beef filling:
- 1 lb (450g) ground beef
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp ground coriander
- ½ tsp oregano
- Salt & black pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
For the pockets:
- 4–6 pita breads
- 1 cup chopped lettuce
- 1 tomato, diced
- ½ cucumber, chopped
- ¼ red onion, sliced
For the sauce (yogurt garlic sauce):
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt to taste
👩🍳 Instructions
- Cook the beef
Heat olive oil in a pan. Add onion and garlic, sauté until soft.
Add ground beef and cook until browned. - Season
Stir in cumin, paprika, coriander, oregano, salt, and pepper.
Add tomato paste and cook for 2–3 minutes until well combined. - Prepare sauce
Mix yogurt, garlic, lemon juice, and salt in a bowl. - Warm pita bread
Heat lightly in a pan or oven until soft. - Assemble pockets
Slice open pita, fill with beef, veggies, and drizzle with yogurt sauce. - Serve immediately and enjoy!
🍽️ Serving Ideas
- Serve with olives and feta cheese
- Pair with a side of hummus or baba ganoush
- Add chili sauce for a spicy kick 🌶️
❓ Q & A
Q: Can I use chicken instead of beef?
Yes! Ground chicken or turkey works great.
Q: How to make it low-carb?
Skip pita and serve as a bowl or lettuce wraps.
Q: Can I meal prep this?
Yes—store beef and veggies separately and assemble fresh.
Q: What other sauces can I use?
Try tahini sauce or garlic mayo.
Q: Can I make it spicy?
Add chili flakes or cayenne pepper to the beef.
