Ingredients
- 500g ground beef
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 pita breads, warmed
- Sliced tomatoes
- Sliced red onions
- Chopped cucumber
- Fresh parsley or dill for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add chopped onion and garlic, cooking until softened.
- Add ground beef and cook, breaking it apart, until browned.
- Stir in oregano, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook for 2–3 more minutes.
- In a bowl, mix Greek yogurt, lemon juice, minced garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper until smooth to make the garlic yogurt sauce.
- Warm pita breads and fill with cooked beef, sliced tomatoes, red onions, and cucumber.
- Drizzle with garlic yogurt sauce and garnish with parsley or dill before serving.
Notes
- Swap beef with ground lamb, chicken, or turkey for different flavors.
- Add feta or olives for extra Mediterranean flair.
- Use flatbread or lettuce wraps for a gluten-free option.
- Chili flakes or cayenne pepper can add heat to the beef.
- Prepare the beef and sauce ahead of time for easy assembly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Greek
- Diet: Halal
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pita wrap
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
