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Greek Beef Pitas

Flavorful beef pitas with all the classic gyro toppings!
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes

ingredients

Beef
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 white onion minced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 Tbsp paprika
  • 2 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 Tbsp tomato paste
  • 1/4 cup water
Pitas
  • 1 large tomato chopped
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 1 cucumber chopped
  • 4 green onions thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup feta cheese
  • 4 pita bread
  • Lemon wedges
Sauce
  • 16 ounces plain yogurt
  • 1 medium cucumber peeled, seeded, and grated
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 4 cloves garlic finely minced
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tsp red wine vinegar
  • 5 to 6 mint leaves finely minced

instructions

  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add onion and cook until softened, stirring occasionally, about 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in garlic, cooking for another 30 seconds to 1 minute, until fragrant.
  • Add in Sprouts grass-fed beef. Cook until completely cooked through, about 5 minutes, breaking up bigger chunks with a wooden spoon. 
  • Drain any excess fat. Stir in spices, tomato paste, and water. Reduce heat to medium-low.
  • Cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. 
  • While the meat is cooking, stir together ingredients for the sauce. Set aside. 
  • Pile beef up on pita breads, topping with tomato, onion, cucumber, green onion, feta, and sauce. Serve immediately with lemon wedges.
Cuisine: Easy Dinner
Category: Sandwiches