Cheesy Beef and Mushroom Pita Pockets with Tzatziki Sauce Recipe
Cheesy Beef and Mushroom Pita Pockets with Tzatziki Sauce is a delicious and satisfying meal that combines flavorful ground beef and mushrooms, topped with melted cheese, all stuffed into warm pita pockets and served with a refreshing homemade tzatziki sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop, Oven
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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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
- 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. Add ground beef, cook until browned, then add mushrooms. Season with paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
- Prepare the Tzatziki Sauce: Grate cucumber, squeeze out excess water. Combine yogurt, grated cucumber, garlic, lemon juice, dill, and salt in a bowl. Mix well.
- Assemble the Pita Pockets: Warm pita pockets, fill with beef and mushroom mixture, sprinkle cheese inside. Melt cheese if desired.
- Serve with Tzatziki Sauce: Drizzle tzatziki sauce into each pita pocket before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pita pocket
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Cheesy Beef, Mushroom, Pita Pockets, Tzatziki Sauce, Mediterranean, Easy Recipe
