Greek Beef Pita
Recipe of the Week:
Here is a great lunch time idea! Try this Greek Beef Pita recipe.
Ingredients:
1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
1 small onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
1 cup reduced-fat plain Greek yogurt
1 medium tomato, chopped
1/2 cup chopped peeled cucumber
1 teaspoon dill weed
4 whole pita breads, warmed
Optional: Additional chopped tomatoes and cucumber
Instructions:
1) In a large skillet, cook beef, onion and garlic over medium heat 8-10 minutes or until beef is no longer pink and vegetables are tender, breaking up beef into crumbles; drain. Stir in oregano and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
2) In a small bowl, mix yogurt, tomato, cucumber, dill and remaining salt. Spoon 3/4 cup beef mixture over each pita bread; top with 3 tablespoons yogurt sauce. If desired, top with additional tomatoes and cucumbers. Serve with remaining yogurt sauce.