Description
Delicious and easy-to-make Mediterranean Ground Beef Pita Pockets filled with savory beef and aromatic spices.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound Ground beef (lean)
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 medium Onion (finely chopped)
- 3 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 1 Red bell pepper (diced)
- 1 medium Zucchini (diced)
- 2 teaspoons Ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- 4 Pita bread pockets
- Optional: Feta cheese (crumbled)
- Optional: Tzatziki sauce
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Begin by heating olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until it becomes translucent.
- Toss in the minced garlic and diced red bell pepper. Sauté for another 2-3 minutes.
- Incorporate the ground beef into the skillet. Cook until no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in the diced zucchini along with the ground cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Continue to cook for another 4-5 minutes.
- If using feta cheese, crumble it into the mixture and stir to combine.
- Warm the pita bread by wrapping it in a damp paper towel and microwaving for about 30 seconds.
- Serve by carefully opening each pita pocket and spooning in the savory beef mixture. Top with tzatziki sauce and sprinkle fresh parsley.
Notes
Consider using ground turkey for a lighter option or lettuce wraps for a low-carb version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pocket
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg