Greek Spiced Beef Pitas with Creamy Feta Sauce Recipe
Warm whole wheat pitas cradle spiced lean beef and tangy feta-yogurt sauce for handheld Mediterranean comfort. Cumin, oregano, and oven-warmed pitas create a balanced, flavorful dish perfect for casual meals.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 30
- Total Time: 45
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop/Oven
- Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients
1 lb (450g) ground beef (85% lean)
1/2 cup (50g) crumbled feta cheese
1/4 cup (60ml) fat-free plain yogurt
4 whole wheat pitas
1 tsp (2g) cumin
1 tsp (2g) dried oregano
2 tbsp (30ml) olive oil
1 clove garlic (minced)
1 tsp lemon juice (for feta sauce)
1 tsp salt (for feta sauce)
Instructions
Toast cumin in a skillet until fragrant (1 min), cool 10 minutes.
Warm pitas at 350°F for 2-3 minutes, spritzing with olive oil.
Blend feta, yogurt, lemon juice, and 1 tsp salt in a food processor until smooth.
Heat 1 tbsp oil in a skillet, sear beef at 400°F for 3 minutes, add garlic, spices, and salt. Cook until 160°F, rest 10 minutes, drain fat.
Fill warmed pitas with beef, drizzle with feta sauce, and serve.
Notes
Use lean ground beef to avoid excess fat.
Toast cumin briefly for maximum flavor.
Warm pitas reactivate dough for better structure.
Lemon juice in sauce replaces wine for non-alcoholic balance.