Mediterranean Beef Pitas

Name: Mediterranean Beef Pitas
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 18 min
Yield: 9 servings
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 2.75 pound ground beef (90/10); 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 yellow onion (medium, chopped); 4 clove garlic (minced); 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 teaspoon dried mint; 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt; 0.25 cup lemon juice (freshly squeezed); 18 whole wheat pita breads; 2 cucumbers (medium, diced); 1 pint cherry tomatoes (halved); 0.5 cup dairy-free yogurt (unsweetened, plain); 1 tablespoon fresh dill (chopped)

Flavorful ground beef seasoned with mild Mediterranean herbs, served in warm whole wheat pita bread with fresh cucumber, tomatoes, and a light lemon-herb sauce.

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 8 min
Total: 18 min
Servings: 9
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Difficulty: Easy

Dietary

Dairy-Free
Low-Sodium
High-Protein
Soy-Free
Nut-Free
Egg-Free
Low-Sugar
Low-Calorie

Ingredients

2.75 pound ground beef (90/10)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 yellow onion (medium, chopped)
4 clove garlic (minced)
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried mint
0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
0.25 cup lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
18 whole wheat pita breads
2 cucumbers (medium, diced)
1 pint cherry tomatoes (halved)
0.5 cup dairy-free yogurt (unsweetened, plain)
1 tablespoon fresh dill (chopped)

Instructions

Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 chopped yellow onion and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
Add 2 3/4 pounds lean ground beef to the skillet. Break it apart with a spoon and cook until browned, about 5-6 minutes. Drain any excess fat.
Stir in 4 minced garlic cloves, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1 teaspoon dried mint, and 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt. Cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
Stir in 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice. Remove from heat.
Prepare the yogurt sauce: In a small bowl, combine 1/2 cup dairy-free unsweetened plain yogurt and 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill.
Warm the 18 whole wheat pita breads according to package instructions. Arrange 2 diced cucumbers and 1 pint halved cherry tomatoes on the side.
Serve the seasoned ground beef in the warm pita breads, topped with diced cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, and a drizzle of the dairy-free yogurt sauce. Assemble at the table for a quick weeknight meal.

Notes

Using 90/10 lean ground beef minimizes fat content while maximizing protein. You can prep the cucumber and tomatoes ahead of time to save precious minutes.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 445
Protein: 32.8 g
Carbohydrates: 38.6 g
Fat: 18.5 g
Fiber: 4.1 g
Sodium: 220 mg
Saturated Fat: 6.8 g
Sugar: 5.1 g
Cholesterol: 78 mg