Greek Beef and Cheese Pita Melt โ€” FamilyPlate recipe๐Ÿฅ™

Greek Beef and Cheese Pita Melt

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A quick and delicious one-pot meal featuring seasoned ground beef and melted cheese, all wrapped in warm pita bread. Perfect for a family-friendly dinner on busy evenings!

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Greek
๐Ÿ‘ถ Kid Friendly

โœจ Created by a FamilyPlate user

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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Difficulty
easy
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Meal Type
dinner
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Cooking Style
Kid-Friendly

Nutrition (per serving)

450kcal
Calories
28g
Protein
36g
Carbs
22g
Fat

Ingredients

  • โ€ข1 lb ground beef
  • โ€ข1 tsp olive oil
  • โ€ข1 tsp dried oregano
  • โ€ข1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • โ€ข1/2 tsp onion powder
  • โ€ข1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • โ€ข4 whole pita breads
  • โ€ข1 cup shredded lettuce
  • โ€ข1/2 cup diced tomatoes
  • โ€ข1/4 cup tzatziki sauce

Instructions

  1. 1

    In a large skillet over medium heat, add the olive oil.

  2. 2

    Add the ground beef and cook until browned, about 3-4 minutes, breaking it apart with a spatula.

  3. 3

    Stir in oregano, garlic powder, and onion powder. Cook for another minute until fragrant.

  4. 4

    Remove from heat and sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese on top. Cover the skillet to melt the cheese for 1-2 minutes.

  5. 5

    Warm the pita breads in a separate pan or microwave for 30 seconds until soft.

  6. 6

    Divide the cheesy beef mixture among the pita breads. Top each with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, and a drizzle of tzatziki sauce.

  7. 7

    Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious Greek Beef and Cheese Pita Melts!

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