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Mediterranean Spiced Ground Beef Pita Wraps Recipe

Mediterranean Spiced Ground Beef Pita Wraps Recipe


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  • Author: Emily
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Halal

Description

Delight your taste buds with these Mediterranean Spiced Ground Beef Pita Wraps, a flavorful and satisfying meal that combines spiced ground beef, fresh veggies, and a creamy yogurt sauce all wrapped in warm pita bread.


Ingredients

Units Scale

For the Ground Beef:

  • 1 lb (450 g) ground beef
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

For the Pitas:

  • 4 pita breads

For the Veggies:

  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cucumber, diced
  • 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

For the Sauce:

  • 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • Juice of 1/2 lemon
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

  1. Cook the Ground Beef: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds. Add ground beef, cumin, paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper. Cook, breaking up the beef, until fully cooked, about 6–8 minutes.
  2. Prepare the Veggies: In a bowl, combine cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Toss gently.
  3. Prepare the Sauce: In a small bowl, mix Greek yogurt, olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, and parsley until smooth and creamy.
  4. Assemble the Pitas: Warm pita breads. Fill each pita with cooked ground beef and veggie mixture. Drizzle generously with sauce and serve.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Stovetop, Mixing
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 wrap
  • Calories: 400
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 650mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 32g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 75mg