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Mediterranean Ground Beef Pita Pockets

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4 pockets
Calories 550
Enjoy these flavorful Mediterranean-inspired ground beef pita pockets, packed with spices and fresh vegetables for a quick and satisfying meal.

Ingredients

Meat and Vegetables

  • 1 lb lean ground beef
  • 0.5 cup yellow onion, finely diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • 0.5 tsp smoked paprika
  • 0.25 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 0.5 tsp kosher salt
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped

Pita and Toppings

  • 4 large pita rounds, halved into pockets
  • 1 cup shredded iceberg lettuce
  • 1 large Roma tomato, diced
  • 0.5 cup English cucumber, diced
  • 0.25 cup hummus or Greek yogurt

Instructions 

  • Cook ground beef and diced onion in a skillet for 7-10 minutes until browned. Drain excess fat.
  • Stir in garlic and spices; cook for 2 minutes until fragrant. Remove from heat and fold in parsley.
  • Warm pita pockets briefly. Fill with lettuce, tomato, cucumber, and beef mixture. Top with hummus or yogurt and serve.

Notes

For extra flavor, toast the pita slightly before filling.
Calories: 550kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Keyword: Ground Beef