Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Greek cuisine with these delightful Greek meatball pitas. Tender, spiced meatballs made from lamb or beef are enveloped in soft pita bread, topped with tangy yogurt sauce and fresh veggies. Perfect for casual dinners or quick lunches, these pitas are sure to impress family and friends alike, making every meal a celebration of taste.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground lamb or beef
- 1 cup plain breadcrumbs
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 4 pita breads
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for cooking
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix ground lamb or beef with breadcrumbs, parsley, garlic, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Form small meatballs (about 1 inch in diameter) using wet hands to prevent sticking.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook meatballs for 10-12 minutes until browned and cooked through.
- In a bowl, combine Greek yogurt with lemon juice and salt. Add diced cucumber for extra crunch if desired.
- Warm pita bread in a skillet or oven until soft.
- Assemble by placing meatballs inside each pita pocket and drizzling with yogurt sauce. Add diced tomatoes and lettuce before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pita (200g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 80mg