Description
Cheesy Beef and Mushroom Pita Pockets with Tzatziki Sauce is a delicious Mediterranean-inspired dish that combines flavorful ground beef and mushrooms with gooey cheese, all tucked into warm pita bread pockets and served with a refreshing homemade tzatziki sauce.
Ingredients
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Main Filling:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 8 ounces cremini or white mushrooms, chopped
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese
- 4 pita breads, warmed and halved
- Lettuce or spinach for serving
Tzatziki Sauce:
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cucumber, grated and squeezed dry
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Tzatziki Sauce: Combine Greek yogurt, cucumber, garlic, lemon juice, dill, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Mix well, cover, and refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Main Filling: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and mushrooms; cook until softened. Add ground beef, garlic powder, oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook until beef is browned. Stir in cheese until melted and creamy.
- Assembly: Fill each pita pocket with lettuce or spinach, then spoon in the cheesy beef and mushroom mixture. Serve warm with tzatziki sauce.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add roasted red peppers or olives to the filling.
- This mixture can also be used in wraps or over rice for a different presentation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 filled pita half with sauce
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 21 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 33 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
