Ultimate Cheesy Beef and Mushroom Pita Pockets in 35 Minutes
A delicious and easy-to-make meal featuring seasoned ground beef and mushrooms stuffed in pita pockets with melted cheese and topped with homemade tzatziki sauce.
Ingredients
- 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
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add onion and sauté until soft.
- Add garlic, ground beef, mushrooms, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper. Cook until beef is browned and mushrooms are tender.
- Warm pita pockets slightly. Fill each with the beef and mushroom mixture.
- Sprinkle cheese on top and place under a broiler until melted.
- For the tzatziki sauce, mix Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, garlic, lemon juice, dill, and salt in a bowl.
- Drizzle tzatziki sauce over the filled pita pockets before serving.
Notes
- Drain excess liquid from cucumber to prevent a watery sauce.
- Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Use whole wheat pita for a healthier option.