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Mediterranean Ground Beef Pita Pockets


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  • Author: olivia RECIPES
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Balanced

Description

Enjoy these flavorful Mediterranean ground beef pita pockets filled with fresh vegetables and creamy sauce.


Ingredients

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  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 4 whole wheat pita pockets
  • 1 cup diced tomatoes
  • 1 cup chopped cucumbers
  • 1/2 cup red onion, sliced
  • 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
  • 1/2 cup tzatziki sauce


Instructions

  1. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
  2. Add ground beef, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper; cook until browned.
  3. While meat is cooking, prepare pita pockets by cutting them in half.
  4. Once beef is cooked, stuff pita pockets with beef mixture, tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion, and feta cheese.
  5. Drizzle with tzatziki sauce and serve immediately.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, marinate the ground beef for an hour before cooking.
  • Feel free to add other toppings like olives or arugula.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Skillet
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 pita pocket
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 500mg
  • Fat: 22g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 20g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg