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Cheesy Beef and Mushroom Pita Pockets with Tzatziki Sauce

Savory cheesy beef and mushroom filling stuffed into warm pita pockets, topped with refreshing homemade tzatziki.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6 pita pockets
Course: Dinner, Sandwich
Cuisine: Fusion, Mediterranean
Calories: 430
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Beef & Mushroom Filling
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 8 oz mushrooms finely chopped
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp oregano dried
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1/4 cup beef broth optional
  • 1 cup shredded cheese mozzarella or cheddar
Tzatziki Sauce
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1 small cucumber grated & drained
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic grated
  • 1 tbsp dill chopped
Assembly
  • 4-6 pita pockets

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet
  • Wire rack
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer

Method
 

  1. Mix tzatziki ingredients and refrigerate.
  2. Sauté onion and mushrooms in olive oil.
  3. Add beef and cook until browned.
  4. Season with paprika, oregano, cumin, salt, pepper, and garlic.
  5. Stir in tomato paste and broth.
  6. Melt cheese into the beef mixture.
  7. Warm pita pockets and fill with beef mixture.
  8. Top with tzatziki and serve.

Notes

Drain cucumber well to avoid watery tzatziki.