Ground Beef In Pita Recipes

LEBANESE MEAT-STUFFED PITAS (ARAYES)

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• In a food processor, combine the onions, garlic, and parsley until finely minced. Remove to a large bowl and add in the beef, tomato, garam masala, pine nuts, and lemon juice. Season with salt. Mix with your hands until well combined.
• Arrange the pita quarters on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Fill each quarter with about 2 tablespoons of the meat mixture, flattening it out so the filling is even. Brush each quarter on both sides with a little olive oil. Sprinkle salt on top.
• Bake for 20 minutes, turning once halfway through. Pitas should be browned and crispy.

BEEFY GREEK PITA FOLDS

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.

GREEK BEEF PITAS

Steps:

• 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 up beef into crumbles; drain. Stir in oregano and 1/2 teaspoon salt., In a small bowl, mix yogurt, tomato, cucumber, dill and remaining salt. Spoon 3/4 cup beef mixture over each pita bread; top with 3 tablespoons yogurt sauce. If desired, top with additional tomatoes and cucumbers. Serve with remaining yogurt sauce.

GROUND BEEF GYROS

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the first 5 ingredients. Chill. In a large bowl, combine seasonings; crumble beef over mixture and mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into 4 patties. , Grill, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 6-7 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 160°. Cut patties into thin slices; stuff into pita halves. Add lettuce, tomato and onion. Serve with the yogurt sauce.

BEEF AND PITA CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
• Cut the pita bread into squares and saute them with 2 tablespoons of the butter in a large skillet over medium heat, for 5 minutes. Spread into a 9x13 inch baking dish.
• In the same skillet, melt the remaining butter and saute the beef strips for 2 to 3 minutes. Pour in the tomato sauce, cover and let simmer until the beef is cooked; about 5 minutes.
• Pour the beef mixture over the pita bread cubes. Cover with aluminum foil and bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes or until bubbly.

EASY GROUND BEEF GYROS WITH TZATZIKI SAUCE

Steps:

• Add the ground beef to a skillet over medium-high heat and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Add the seasonings and 1/2 cup of water. Simmer over medium heat until the sauce has thickened around the meat, about 5 minutes.
• While the beef cooks, make the Tzatziki sauce. Start by squeezing the excessive liquid out of the grated cucumber, discarding the liquid. In a small bowl, mix the grated cucumber with the remaining ingredients.
• To assemble a gyro, layer a pita with lettuce, tomato, cucumber, onion, and ground beef, then finish with tzatziki sauce, fresh dill and feta cheese.

30 MINUTE GROUND BEEF GYROS

Steps:

• To make the gyro meat, heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until just starting to soften, about 3 minutes.
• Add the ground beef and cook until no pink remains.
• Stir in the garlic and cook until fragrant. Season with oregano, salt, and black pepper. Drain off most of the excess fat.
• To serve, pile the meat in warmed pita bread and top with tzatziki, tomatoes, lettuce, and banana peppers if desired.

GREEK BEEF PITAS

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.