Description
Indulge in the mouthwatering delight of Cheesy Beef and Mushroom Pita Pockets with Tzatziki Sauce. This quick and satisfying meal combines savory ground beef, hearty mushrooms, and a creamy homemade tzatziki sauce, all enveloped in warm pita pockets. Perfect for lunch, dinner, or a fun snack, these Mediterranean-inspired pockets are easy to make and packed with flavor. Customize them with your favorite toppings or enjoy them as is—either way, they are sure to impress family and friends alike!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 8 oz mushrooms, diced
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 pita pockets
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- ½ cucumber, grated and drained
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
- Salt, to taste
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil and sauté the onion until translucent.
- Add garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Stir in diced mushrooms and cook until soft; then add ground beef along with spices. Cook until browned.
- In a mixing bowl, combine Greek yogurt, grated cucumber (drained), minced garlic, lemon juice, dill, and salt to make tzatziki.
- Spoon the beef mixture into each pita pocket, top with tzatziki sauce, and serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pita pocket (150g)
- Calories: 345
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg