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Cheesy Beef and Mushroom Pita Pockets with Tzatziki Sauce

Savory ground beef and mushrooms stuffed into pita pockets with melted cheese and creamy tzatziki sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 pockets
Course: Lunch, Main Dish
Cuisine: American, Mediterranean
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Filling
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 8 oz mushrooms sliced
  • 1 small onion finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
Assembly
  • 4 pita pockets
  • 1 cup shredded cheese mozzarella or cheddar
  • 0.5 cup tzatziki sauce
  • fresh parsley chopped for garnish

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Baking sheet
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté onions and garlic 2–3 minutes until softened.
  2. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking into small pieces.
  3. Add sliced mushrooms, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Cook 5–7 minutes until mushrooms are tender.
  4. Cut pita pockets in half and warm slightly in a skillet or oven.
  5. Fill each pita with beef and mushroom mixture, top with shredded cheese.
  6. Broil for 1–2 minutes until cheese melts and bubbles.
  7. Drizzle with tzatziki and sprinkle with parsley. Serve immediately.

Notes

Optional add-ins: roasted red peppers, spinach, or olives. Filling can be prepared ahead.