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Greek Style Ground Beef Pita Wraps

Quick and flavorful Greek-style ground beef pita wraps ready in 25 minutes, featuring spiced beef, tzatziki sauce, and fresh veggies for a Mediterranean-inspired meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Greek, Mediterranean
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Spiced Ground Beef
  • 1 lb Ground beef (lean or sirloin) 90/10 preferred for optimal flavor
  • 1 tbsp Olive oil
  • 1/2 Onion (yellow or white) small, finely diced
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp Tomato paste adds richness and color
  • 1 tsp Dried Oregano the backbone of the Greek flavor
  • 1/2 tsp Cumin adds earthy depth
  • 1/4 tsp Corriander
  • 1/4 tsp Paprika
  • 1 tbsp Red wine vinegar or lemon juice for bright acidity
  • Salt & black pepper to taste
For the Homemade Tzatziki Sauce
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt full-fat or 2% for creaminess
  • 1/2 cup Cucumber grated and squeezed dry
  • 1 Garlic small clove, minced
  • 1 tbsp Fresh dill or mint chopped (optional, but highly encouraged)
  • 1 tsp Lemon juice
  • pinch Salt
For Assembly
  • 4-6 pieces Pita bread (soft, whole wheat, or low-carb) warmed
  • Tomato sliced or chopped
  • Red onion thinly sliced
  • Feta cheese crumbled (optional, but essential)
  • Fresh parsley or cilantro chopped, for garnish

Equipment

  • skillet,
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

Prepare the Tzatziki Sauce
  1. Grate half a cucumber and squeeze out as much moisture as possible using a clean kitchen towel or paper towels to ensure a thick sauce.
  2. In a small bowl, combine the strained cucumber with Greek yogurt, minced garlic (1 clove), lemon juice, chopped dill or mint, and a pinch of salt. Stir well, cover, and refrigerate while preparing the beef.
Prepare the Spiced Ground Beef
  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the finely diced onion and sauté for about 3 minutes until softened and translucent.
  2. Add the ground beef to the skillet. Break it up with a wooden spoon and cook until fully browned with no pink remaining. Drain any excess fat if needed.
  3. Reduce heat to medium-low. Stir in minced garlic (2 cloves) and tomato paste. Cook for about 60 seconds until tomato paste darkens slightly.
  4. Sprinkle in dried oregano, cumin, coriander, and paprika. Stir for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  5. Pour in red wine vinegar or lemon juice. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Simmer for a final minute.
Assemble the Wraps
  1. While beef simmers, warm pita bread by lightly charring in a dry skillet or toasting in the oven.
  2. Spoon a generous portion of the hot spiced ground beef into the center of each warmed pita.
  3. Top with tzatziki sauce, sliced tomatoes, thinly sliced red onion, crumbled feta cheese, and chopped parsley or cilantro. Fold and serve immediately.

Notes

Store the ground beef filling in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Tzatziki sauce lasts 2-3 days, kept separate. The beef can be frozen for up to 3 months. Reheat beef in a skillet with a splash of water to maintain texture. Warm pita separately before assembling.
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