Description

Cheesy Beef and Mushroom Pita Pockets with Tzatziki Sauce are a savory, hearty meal featuring a flavorful beef and mushroom filling, melted cheese, and a refreshing tzatziki sauce, all wrapped in soft pita bread.

Ingredients

1 lb ground beef

8 oz mushrooms, diced

1 small onion, finely chopped

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 teaspoon smoked paprika

½ teaspoon ground cumin

Salt and black pepper, to taste

4 pita pockets

1 cup shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 cup Greek yogurt

½ cucumber, grated and drained

1 clove garlic, minced

1 tablespoon lemon juice

1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped

Salt, to taste

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Instructions

In a skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add onions and garlic, sautéing for 2-3 minutes until softened.
Add ground beef, cooking for 5-6 minutes until browned. Drain excess fat if necessary.
Stir in diced mushrooms and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened. Season with smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper. Remove from heat and set aside.
For tzatziki sauce, grate and drain the cucumber, then combine with Greek yogurt, minced garlic, lemon juice, dill, and salt. Stir until smooth.
Warm pita pockets in a dry skillet or microwave until pliable. Fill each pita with the beef and mushroom mixture, then sprinkle cheese inside. Optionally, melt the cheese under a broiler for 1-2 minutes or on low heat in a skillet.
Drizzle or spoon tzatziki sauce into each pita pocket and serve immediately.

Notes

For a vegan version, substitute beef with plant-based ground meat or lentils, and use vegan cheese and dairy-free yogurt for the tzatziki sauce.

Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers, spinach, or zucchini to the filling for added nutrition.

To make spicier, add chili flakes or hot sauce to the beef mixture.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Main Dish
Method: Sautéing
Cuisine: Mediterranean

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 pita pocket
Calories: 350
Sugar: 4g
Sodium: 700mg
Fat: 20g
Saturated Fat: 8g
Unsaturated Fat: 12g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 30g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 18g
Cholesterol: 40mg