Description
Delicious Cheesy Beef and Mushroom Pita Pockets served with a refreshing Tzatziki Sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 8 ounces mushrooms, chopped
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 4 whole wheat pita pockets
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 cucumber, grated and drained
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried dill)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat.
- Add the chopped mushrooms, onion, and minced garlic to the skillet. Cook until the mushrooms are tender and the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in the shredded mozzarella cheese until melted and well combined.
- While the beef mixture cools slightly, prepare the tzatziki sauce. In a bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, lemon juice, dill, and garlic powder. Mix well and season with salt to taste.
- To assemble, gently open each pita pocket and fill with the cheesy beef and mushroom mixture.
- Drizzle with tzatziki sauce before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add red pepper flakes to the beef mixture.
- Swap ground beef for ground turkey or chicken for a lighter option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pita pocket
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg