Description
These Cheesy Beef and Mushroom Pita Pockets with Tzatziki Sauce are a delicious and satisfying meal option that combines flavorful ground beef and mushrooms with gooey melted cheese, all tucked into warm pita pockets and served with a refreshing homemade tzatziki sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Beef and Mushroom Filling:
- 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
For the Pita Pockets:
- 4 pita pockets
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
For the Tzatziki Sauce:
- 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
- Prepare the Beef and Mushroom Filling: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté onions and garlic until fragrant, then add ground beef and cook until browned. Add mushrooms, season with paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper. Remove from heat.
- Prepare the Tzatziki Sauce: Grate and drain the cucumber. Mix with Greek yogurt, garlic, lemon juice, dill, and salt until smooth.
- Assemble the Pita Pockets: Heat pita pockets, fill with beef and mushroom mixture, add cheese, melt cheese if desired.
- Serve with Tzatziki Sauce: Drizzle tzatziki sauce into each pita pocket before serving.
Notes
- You can customize the filling with additional vegetables or spices to suit your taste.
- Feel free to use your favorite type of cheese for a different flavor profile.
- The tzatziki sauce can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for a few days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop, Oven
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pita pocket
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Cheesy Beef Pita Pockets, Tzatziki Sauce, Mediterranean Recipe
