Greek Beef Pitas Recipes

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GREEK BEEF PITAS



Greek Beef Pitas image

Flavorful beef pitas with all the classic gyro toppings!

Provided by Meghan Y.

Categories     Sandwiches

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 27

1 Tbsp olive oil
1 white onion, minced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 lb ground beef
1 Tbsp paprika
2 tsp dried thyme
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp ground coriander
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 Tbsp tomato paste
1/4 cup water
1 large tomato, chopped
1 onion, chopped
1 cucumber, chopped
4 green onions, thinly sliced
1/2 cup feta cheese
4 pita bread
Lemon wedges
16 ounces plain yogurt
1 medium cucumber, peeled, seeded, and grated
1/2 tsp salt
4 cloves garlic, finely minced
1 Tbsp olive oil
2 tsp red wine vinegar
5 to 6 mint leaves, finely minced

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add onion and cook until softened, stirring occasionally, about 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in garlic, cooking for another 30 seconds to 1 minute, until fragrant.
  • Add in Sprouts grass-fed beef. Cook until completely cooked through, about 5 minutes, breaking up bigger chunks with a wooden spoon.
  • Drain any excess fat. Stir in spices, tomato paste, and water. Reduce heat to medium-low.
  • Cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • While the meat is cooking, stir together ingredients for the sauce. Set aside.
  • Pile beef up on pita breads, topping with tomato, onion, cucumber, green onion, feta, and sauce. Serve immediately with lemon wedges.

GREEK-STYLE BEEF PITA



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 pound beef Sirloin Tip Steaks, cut 1/8 to 1/4 inch thick
1 tablespoon lemon pepper
2 to 3 teaspoons vegetable oil
3/4 cup plain or seasoned hummus
4 whole wheat pita breads, cut crosswise in half

Steps:

  • 1)Stack beef steaks; cut lengthwise in half, then crosswise into 1-inch wide strips. Combine beef and lemon pepper in medium bowl. 2)Heat 2 teaspoons oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add 1/2 of beef; stir-fry 1 to 3 minutes or until outside surface of beef is no longer pink. (Do not overcook.) Remove from skillet. Repeat with remaining beef, adding remaining 1 teaspoon oil to skillet, if necessary. 3)Spread hummus evenly in pita pockets. Fill with equal amounts of beef and toppings, as desired

GREEK PITAS



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I like to serve these when the gang's over for football games-they taste like gyros and the guys love them! You can prepare the meat and sauce ahead of time for added convenience. -Lisa Hockersmith, Bakersfield, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup plain yogurt
1 cup diced peeled cucumber
1 teaspoon dill weed
1/4 teaspoon seasoned salt
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 garlic cloves, minced
1-1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1-1/4 pounds lean boneless pork, thinly sliced
12 pita pocket halves, warmed
1 medium tomato, chopped
2 tablespoons chopped onion

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the yogurt, cucumber, dill and seasoned salt; cover and refrigerate for 6 hours or overnight. , Combine the oil, lemon juice, mustard, garlic, oregano and thyme in large bowl; add pork. Turn to coat; cover. Refrigerate for 6 hours or overnight, turning occasionally., Drain pork, discarding marinade. In a large skillet, stir-fry pork until browned, about 4 minutes. Stuff into pita halves; top with cucumber sauce, tomato and onion.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 362 calories, Fat 12g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 60mg cholesterol, Sodium 484mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 26g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

BEEFY GREEK PITA FOLDS



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Enjoy these delicious pita bread sandwiches packed with ground beef and veggies - Greek dinner ready in just 20 minutes!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
1 small onion, cut in half lengthwise, sliced
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup sliced ripe olives
1/2 cup finely chopped peeled cucumber
1/2 cup chopped seeded tomato
1 cup Yoplait® All Natural Fat Free plain yogurt (from 32 oz. container)
1 teaspoon dried dill weed
4 soft Greek-style pita breads (6 or 7-inch), heated

Steps:

  • In 10-inch skillet, cook ground beef, onion, garlic, oregano and 1/4 teaspoon of the salt over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently, until beef is thoroughly cooked. Drain. Stir in olives.
  • Meanwhile, in medium bowl, stir together cucumber, tomato, yogurt, dill and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt.
  • On each of 4 individual serving plates, Spoon 1/4 of beef mixture on half of each pita. Top each with yogurt mixture; fold other half of pita over filling. Serve with remaining yogurt mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 420, Carbohydrate 42 g, Cholesterol 75 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 29 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Sandwich, Sodium 780 mg, Sugar 5 g, TransFat 1 g

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