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Cheesy Beef and Mushroom Pita Pockets with Tzatziki Sauce

Cheesy Beef and Mushroom Pita Pockets with Tzatziki Sauce

Cheesy Beef and Mushroom Pita Pockets with Tzatziki Sauce are a savory, handheld meal featuring seasoned ground beef, sautéed mushrooms, melted cheese, and tzatziki in warm pita.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course main dish
Cuisine Mediterranean
Servings 4 pockets
Calories 450 kcal

Equipment

  • skillet

Ingredients
  

Beef Filling

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 cup mushrooms, finely chopped
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese
  • 4 pita breads, halved
  • 1 cup tzatziki sauce
  • Chopped lettuce and tomatoes for serving optional

Instructions
 

Cooking Steps

  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onions and garlic and sauté for 2–3 minutes until soft.
  • Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon.
  • Stir in mushrooms, oregano, cumin, salt, and pepper. Cook until mushrooms are tender and any moisture has evaporated.
  • Stir in shredded cheese and mix until melted and combined with the beef mixture.
  • Warm pita breads slightly and open pockets.
  • Fill each pita half with beef and mushroom mixture, then top with a spoonful of tzatziki sauce.
  • Add lettuce and tomato if using, and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pocketCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 3mg
Keyword Cheesy Beef and Mushroom Pita Pockets, Halal, Handheld Meal, Pita Pockets, Savory Meal, Tzatziki Sauce
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