Greek Beef Pitas

Name: Greek Beef Pitas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean); 1 small onion, chopped; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 3/4 teaspoon salt, divided; 1 cup reduced-fat plain Greek yogurt; 1 medium tomato, chopped; 1/2 cup chopped peeled cucumber; 1 teaspoon dill weed; 4 whole pita breads, warmed; Optional: Additional chopped tomatoes and cucumber

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 25 min.

Yield 4 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

A local restaurant that's famous for pitas inspired me to make my own Greek-style sandwiches at home. Feel free to add olives if you'd like. —Nancy Sousley, Lafayette, Indiana

Ingredients

1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
1 small onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
1 cup reduced-fat plain Greek yogurt
1 medium tomato, chopped
1/2 cup chopped peeled cucumber
1 teaspoon dill weed
4 whole pita breads, warmed
Optional: Additional chopped tomatoes and cucumber

Directions

In a large skillet, cook beef, onion and garlic over medium heat 8-10 minutes or until beef is no longer pink and vegetables are tender, breaking beef into crumbles; drain. Stir in oregano and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
In a small bowl, mix yogurt, tomato, cucumber, dill and remaining 1/4 tsp. salt. Spoon 3/4 cup beef mixture over each pita bread; top with 3 tablespoons yogurt sauce. If desired, top with additional tomatoes and cucumber. Serve with remaining yogurt sauce.

Nutrition Facts

1 greek pita: 407 calories, 11g fat (4g saturated fat), 74mg cholesterol, 851mg sodium, 40g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 34g protein.

A local restaurant that's famous for pitas inspired me to make my own Greek-style sandwiches at home. Feel free to add olives if you'd like. —Nancy Sousley, Lafayette, Indiana

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