Mediterranean Ground Beef Pita Pockets

Ingredients

For the Beef Filling

500 g (1 lb) ground beef

1 small onion, finely chopped

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 tsp ground cumin

1 tsp smoked paprika

½ tsp ground coriander

¼ tsp cinnamon (optional)

Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

2 tbsp olive oil

For the Pita Pockets

4–6 pita breads

½ cup crumbled feta cheese

1 cup chopped cucumber

1 cup chopped tomatoes

¼ cup sliced Kalamata olives

2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

Optional Sauce

½ cup plain Greek yogurt or tzatziki

Directions

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook until softened, about 3 minutes.

Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.

Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking up with a spoon.

Stir in cumin, smoked paprika, coriander, cinnamon (if using), salt, and pepper. Cook 2–3 minutes until well combined and aromatic.

Warm pita breads and carefully open to form pockets.

Fill each pita with the seasoned ground beef.

Top with cucumber, tomatoes, olives, parsley, and feta cheese.

Add a spoonful of yogurt or tzatziki if desired and serve immediately.

Serving Suggestions

Serve with a Greek salad or roasted vegetables

Perfect for quick lunches, family dinners, or meal prep

Pair with lemon wedges for extra freshness

Nutritional Information (Approximate per pita pocket)

Calories: 420 kcal

Protein: 25 g

Fat: 22 g

Saturated Fat: 8 g

Carbohydrates: 30 g

Fiber: 4 g

Sugar: 4 g

Sodium: 560 mg