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Mediterranean Ground Beef Pita Pockets

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Quick and flavorful pita pockets filled with seasoned ground beef and fresh vegetables, perfect for weeknight dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 4 pita pockets
  • 1 cup lettuce, shredded
  • 1 tomato, diced
  • 1/2 cucumber, diced
  • 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
  • 1/4 cup tzatziki sauce

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add in the chopped onion and sauté for about 5 minutes until soft.
  2. Add the minced garlic and sauté for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  3. Add ground beef, breaking it apart with a spatula, and brown evenly for 7-10 minutes.
  4. Sprinkle salt, black pepper, cumin, and paprika over the beef. Stir and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
  5. Warm the pita pockets in a toaster, oven, or pan until pliable.
  6. Assemble by filling each pita pocket with the beef mixture, followed by lettuce, tomato, cucumber, feta, and tzatziki sauce.
  7. Serve immediately while warm.

Notes

Feel free to customize your fillings with extra veggies or sauces.

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