Crispy Balkan Pork Skillet

Name: Crispy Balkan Pork Skillet
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Balkan
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 0.5 yellow onion (medium, diced); 2 clove garlic (minced); 0.5 pound ground pork; 1 teaspoon smoked paprika; 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin; 0.25 teaspoon dried oregano; 0.5 cup canned diced tomatoes (undrained); 0.25 cup chicken broth; 0.75 teaspoon salt; 0.25 teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground); 2 piece pita bread; 0.5 cup cucumber (chopped); 0.25 cup sour cream; 1 tablespoon fresh parsley (chopped)

A robust Balkan-inspired ground pork skillet seasoned with paprika and cumin, served alongside warm pita bread and a refreshing cucumber and sour cream salad.

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 20 min
Total: 30 min
Servings: 2
Cuisine: Balkan
Difficulty: Easy
Cost: $3.42/serving

Dietary

Nut-Free
Soy-Free
Egg-Free
Low-Sugar
High-Protein

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
0.5 yellow onion (medium, diced)
2 clove garlic (minced)
0.5 pound ground pork
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
0.25 teaspoon dried oregano
0.5 cup canned diced tomatoes (undrained)
0.25 cup chicken broth
0.75 teaspoon salt
0.25 teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground)
2 piece pita bread
0.5 cup cucumber (chopped)
0.25 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon fresh parsley (chopped)

Instructions

Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1/2 diced yellow onion and cook until softened, about 3 minutes.
Add 2 cloves minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add 1/2 pound ground pork, breaking it up with a spoon. Cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
Stir in 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin, and 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano. Cook for 1 minute.
Add 1/2 cup canned diced tomatoes and 1/4 cup chicken broth. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes, allowing sauce to thicken. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
While the pork simmers, warm 2 pieces pita bread according to package directions or quickly toast them in a dry skillet. In a small bowl, combine 1/2 cup chopped cucumber and 1/4 cup sour cream. Add fresh dill or parsley if using. Season the cucumber salad with a pinch of salt.
Serve the Balkan pork skillet with warm pita bread and the cucumber-sour cream salad.

Notes

For extra zest in the cucumber salad, add a squeeze of lemon juice.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 485
Protein: 30 g
Carbohydrates: 38 g
Fat: 25.5 g
Fiber: 5 g
Sodium: 780 mg
Saturated Fat: 9 g
Sugar: 5 g
Cholesterol: 80 mg