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25-Min Mediterranean Ground Beef Pita Pockets: An Incredible Ultimate Recipe

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Ingredients

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  • 1 pound ground beef (or ground turkey for a lighter option)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • 4 whole wheat pita pockets
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cucumber, diced
  • ½ cup red onion, thinly sliced
  • ½ cup feta cheese, crumbled
  • ½ cup tzatziki sauce (or your preferred dressing)
  • Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)

Instructions

Creating these delicious 25-Min Mediterranean Ground Beef Pita Pockets is straightforward. Follow these simple steps:

  1. Heat Olive Oil: In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
  2. Cook Onions and Garlic: Add the diced onion to the skillet and sauté until translucent. This should take about 3–4 minutes. Then, add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
  3. Brown the Beef: Add the ground beef (or ground turkey) to the skillet and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks. This typically takes around 5–7 minutes.
  4. Season: Stir in the cumin, paprika, salt, black pepper, and oregano, combining well with the meat mixture. Allow the spices to cook into the meat for about 2 minutes.
  5. Warm Pita: While the meat is finishing, heat the pita pockets in the microwave or on a skillet for 1-2 minutes, just until warm and pliable.
  6. Assemble Pita Pockets: Take each warmed pita and stuff them generously with the seasoned meat mixture.
  7. Add Vegetables: Top the meat-filled pockets with halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, sliced red onion, and crumbled feta cheese.
  8. Drizzle Sauce: Finish with a generous drizzle of tzatziki sauce on top.
  9. Garnish and Serve: If desired, sprinkle fresh parsley on top before serving.

This easy process will yield delicious results that everyone will love!

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