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Mediterranean Ground Beef Pita Pockets

Mediterranean Ground Beef Pita Pockets That Wow Your Taste Buds

Enjoy these Mediterranean Ground Beef Pita Pockets, a quick and satisfying meal that combines seasoned ground beef and fresh veggies.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 pockets
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Beef Filling
  • 1 pound Ground Beef or ground turkey, chicken, or chickpeas
  • 1 medium Onion yellow or red
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil or canola/avocado oil
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika smoked paprika for more flavor
  • to taste Salt & Pepper
Pita Pocket Assembly
  • 4 pieces Pita Pockets or tortillas/lettuce wraps
  • 2 cups Fresh Vegetables like lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, or bell peppers
  • 1 cup Feta Cheese or goat cheese/dairy-free option
  • 1 cup Tzatziki Sauce or yogurt sauce/hummus

Equipment

  • skillet
  • Baking Sheet
  • Spatula

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Heat a skillet over medium heat and add olive oil.
  2. Add chopped onion and minced garlic, sauté until translucent, about 3 to 4 minutes.
  3. Incorporate ground beef, breaking it apart. Add cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook until browned, about 5 to 7 minutes.
  4. Preheat oven to 350°F. Warm pita pockets on a baking sheet for about 5 minutes.
  5. Open each pita pocket and stuff with the beef mixture.
  6. Top with fresh vegetables, feta, and drizzle with tzatziki sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pocketCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Feel free to prep the beef mixture ahead of time for quick assembly during mealtime. Use fresh vegetables for added crunch.

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