Description
A delicious recipe for spiced meat-stuffed pitas filled with flavorful ground beef or lamb, perfect for a quick meal.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef or lamb
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional for heat)
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 4 pita bread rounds
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup plain yogurt (for serving)
- Lemon wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add the olive oil and sauté the chopped onion until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Add the ground beef or lamb to the skillet, breaking it apart with a spatula. Cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess fat if necessary.
- Stir in the cumin, coriander, paprika, cinnamon, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper (if using). Cook for another 2-3 minutes until the spices are well combined and fragrant. Remove from heat and stir in the chopped parsley. Allow the mixture to cool slightly.
- Preheat your grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. While it heats, take each pita round and cut a pocket into the side.
- Stuff each pita with the meat mixture, pressing gently to ensure the filling is packed in.
- Place the stuffed pitas on the grill and cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until the pitas are golden and slightly crispy.
- Remove from the grill and let cool for a minute. Serve warm with plain yogurt and lemon wedges on the side.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, substitute the meat with a mixture of cooked lentils and diced vegetables.
- Add sliced cucumbers and tomatoes inside the pita for extra freshness and crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pita
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg