These Mediterranean Ground Beef Pita Wraps are packed with juicy, perfectly seasoned beef, fresh vegetables, and a creamy garlic yogurt sauce. Wrapped in warm pita bread and filled with crisp cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, and red onions, they deliver delicious Mediterranean flavors in every bite!
Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner, a satisfying lunch, or a family meal, this easy recipe comes together in just 30 minutes.
Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4 wraps
Ingredients
For the Ground Beef
- 1 lb (450 g) lean ground beef
- 4 pita breads
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small red onion, finely diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt, or to taste
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
For the Fresh Vegetable Filling
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 2 medium tomatoes, diced
- ½ small red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
For the Creamy Garlic Yogurt Sauce
- ½ cup (120 g) plain Greek yogurt
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped
- A pinch of salt and black pepper
Step-by-Step Instructions
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