Description
Greek Meatball Pitas are a delightful fusion of juicy meatballs, crisp vegetables, and zesty tzatziki sauce all wrapped in warm pita bread. This easy-to-make dish is perfect for weeknight dinners or entertaining guests, promising an explosion of flavors in every bite. With their vibrant colors and customizable toppings, these pitas are sure to impress everyone at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef or lamb
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 pita breads
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 small cucumber, grated and drained
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp fresh dill or mint
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix ground meat with onion, garlic, parsley, salt, and pepper until just combined.
- Shape the mixture into bite-sized meatballs (about 1 inch).
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook meatballs until browned on all sides (about 10 minutes).
- For the tzatziki sauce, combine Greek yogurt, cucumber, lemon juice, and dill or mint in a bowl; season with salt.
- Warm pita bread in a skillet or oven.
- Assemble each pita with meatballs, lettuce, and tzatziki sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pitas (250g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg