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Cheesy Beef and Mushroom Pita Pockets with Tzatziki Sauce Recipe

Cheesy Beef and Mushroom Pita Pockets with Tzatziki Sauce Recipe
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These Cheesy Beef and Mushroom Pita Pockets with Tzatziki Sauce are a delightful blend of savory flavors. The juicy beef and mushrooms are seasoned to perfection and topped with melted cheese, all tucked into warm pita pockets and served with a creamy, tangy tzatziki sauce.

Ingredients

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Beef and Mushroom Filling:

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 8 oz mushrooms, diced
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste

Tzatziki Sauce:

  • 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

Additional:

  • 4 pita pockets
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Beef and Mushroom Filling:

    1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. 2. Sauté onions and garlic until fragrant. 3. Brown the ground beef. 4. Add mushrooms and cook until softened. 5. Season with paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper. Set aside.

  2. Prepare the Tzatziki Sauce:

    1. Grate and drain cucumber. 2. Mix yogurt, cucumber, garlic, lemon juice, dill, and salt until smooth.

  3. Assemble the Pita Pockets:

    1. Warm pita pockets. 2. Fill each with beef mixture and cheese. 3. Melt cheese if desired. 4. Serve with tzatziki sauce.

Notes

  • You can customize the filling with your favorite veggies or additional spices.
  • For a lighter version, use lean ground beef or turkey.
  • Feel free to add a sprinkle of red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.

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Keywords: Pita pockets, Beef and mushroom, Tzatziki sauce, Mediterranean recipe

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