Beef Pita Pockets Recipe

By CHEF MARIO LIMADURAN October 15, 2019

When I was a kid, I loved eating Gyros in this corner hole-in-the-wall restaurant in my home-town La Paz, Bolivia. Of course, these were authentic lamb gyros - but they were so foreign, it was fascinating. I’ve taken a slight twist and created a recipe that is quick to prepare but maintains a Mediterranean essence. Given these can be incredibly easy to prepare, I’ve included this super simple Tzatziki sauce recipe for your enjoyment. Once again, use this as a guideline and add anything else your heart desires. Cheers!

Quick Home-made Tzatziki sauce

Makes 4 servings or 1 cup. 2 tablespoons is 1 serving. Can also be used with any beef recipe or chicken recipe you desire, and will last up to 1 week in the fridge.

1 cup 2% Greek Yogurt, ½ cup diced cucumbers, 1 teaspoon minced garlic, 1 lime zested and juiced, 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil, 1 teaspoon fresh dill or 2 teaspoons dry dill. Pinch of salt.

Note: The pockets will be full with all the filling. The pitas may slightly break if overstuffed. Feel free to slightly toast the pitas before hand for a crunchier texture.

Beef Pita Pockets

COOK TIME:

5 min

PREP TIME:

3 min

YIELD:

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DESCRIPTION

Ever tried a hot pocket? Okay. What about a healthy hot pocket? This recipe may not be exactly that, but it does imitate the essence of it, combined with a gyro essence. I know, weird. But trust me: it's both simple and delicious. Enjoy!

INGREDIENTS

16 ounces or 4 Trifecta beef patties, crumbled
4 pita bread, store-bought, halved vertically
1/2 cup sliced cucumber, deseeded, seasoned (see the method of preparation) +½ cup diced for Tzatziki sauce
1/2 cup cherry tomatoes
1/2 cup Tzatziki sauce, store-bought or homemade

Optional:

Shredded romaine lettuce, washed, shredded

NUTRITION FACTS

Servings: 4 | Calories Per Serving: 460

Total Fat 18g

23%
Cholesterol 110mg

37%
Sodium 560mg

24%
Total Carbohydrates 36g

13%
Sugars 4g

2%
Protein 38g
Vitamin A 22.88mcg
Vitamin C 7.35mg

Beef Pita Pockets Recipe

Quick Home-made Tzatziki sauce

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