Description
Delicious and hearty Cheesy Beef and Mushroom Pita Pockets stuffed with a savory blend of ground beef, mushrooms, and melted mozzarella cheese, paired perfectly with a refreshing homemade tzatziki sauce. This Mediterranean-inspired dish is easy to prepare, making it ideal for quick weeknight dinners or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Beef and Mushroom Filling
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 cup mushrooms, finely chopped
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Assembly
- 4 pita pockets, halved
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1 tomato, diced
Tzatziki Sauce
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- ½ cucumber, grated and drained
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Prepare the Filling: In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the finely chopped onion and mushrooms, cooking until softened, about 5 minutes. Add minced garlic and sauté for an additional minute to release its aroma.
- Cook the Beef: Add the ground beef, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper to the skillet. Cook thoroughly until the beef is browned and no longer pink, breaking it up into small pieces with a spoon as it cooks.
- Melt the Cheese: Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the shredded mozzarella cheese until it melts and blends evenly into the beef and mushroom mixture.
- Make the Tzatziki Sauce: In a separate bowl, combine the plain Greek yogurt, grated and drained cucumber, lemon juice, chopped fresh dill, minced garlic, and salt. Stir well to combine and refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Assemble the Pita Pockets: Open each pita half and fill generously with the cheesy beef and mushroom mixture. Top with shredded lettuce, diced tomato, and finish with a dollop of the chilled tzatziki sauce.
- Serve: Serve these flavorful pita pockets immediately for the best taste and texture.
Notes
- For a leaner alternative, substitute ground turkey for ground beef.
- Add hot sauce or pickled onions inside the pita pockets for an extra kick of flavor.
- The beef and mushroom filling can be made ahead of time and reheated for quick meals during busy days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 filled pita halves
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
