Description
Indulge in the delightful Cheesy Beef and Mushroom Pita Pockets with Tzatziki Sauce, a perfect blend of savory beef, earthy mushrooms, and creamy cheese all wrapped in warm pita bread. This quick and easy recipe is ideal for a satisfying lunch or a casual dinner. With just 25 minutes from start to finish, these flavorful pockets can be customized to fit your taste preferences, making them a hit with both kids and adults alike. Enjoy each bite topped with refreshing tzatziki sauce for an added burst of flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté chopped onion in olive oil until translucent. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Stir in ground beef and diced mushrooms; season with spices. Cook until browned.
- In a mixing bowl, combine Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, minced garlic, lemon juice, dill, and salt to make tzatziki.
- Fill each pita pocket with the beef mixture and top with tzatziki sauce before serving warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pita pocket
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg