Description
Juicy Mediterranean ground beef tucked into warm pita bread with fresh veggies and a creamy garlic yogurt sauce for an easy, flavorful lunch or weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
500 g (1 lb) ground beef
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp cumin
½ tsp dried oregano
½ tsp garlic powder
Salt and pepper to taste
1 cup Greek yogurt
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tbsp olive oil
4 pita breads
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cucumber, diced
¼ red onion, thinly sliced
Fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook ground beef until browned.
2. Stir in paprika, cumin, oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper, cooking 2–3 minutes until fragrant.
3. Mix Greek yogurt, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, and salt until smooth.
4. Warm pita breads slightly.
5. Fill pita with beef, tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion.
6. Drizzle with garlic yogurt sauce and sprinkle with parsley before serving.
Notes
Add feta cheese or olives for extra Mediterranean flavor.
Use ground chicken or turkey as a lighter option.
Warm pita gently to avoid tearing while filling.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Dinner / Lunch
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean