If you're looking for a quick, easy, and flavorful weeknight dinner, beef and feta pitas are the perfect choice. This dish combines ground beef, feta cheese, fresh vegetables, and a tangy dressing, all wrapped up in a warm pita bread. It's a crowd-pleaser that's sure to become a family favorite.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
GREEK BEEF PITAS
A local fast-food pita restaurant inspired me to make my own Greek-style sandwiches at home. Add olives if you like. -Nancy Sousley, Lafayette, Indiana
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large skillet, cook beef, onion and garlic over medium heat 8-10 minutes or until beef is no longer pink and vegetables are tender, breaking up beef into crumbles; drain. Stir in oregano and 1/2 teaspoon salt., In a small bowl, mix yogurt, tomato, cucumber, dill and remaining salt. Spoon 3/4 cup beef mixture over each pita bread; top with 3 tablespoons yogurt sauce. If desired, top with additional tomatoes and cucumbers. Serve with remaining yogurt sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 407 calories, Fat 11g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 74mg cholesterol, Sodium 851mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 34g protein.
GREEK-STYLE BEEF PITA
Steps:
- 1)Stack beef steaks; cut lengthwise in half, then crosswise into 1-inch wide strips. Combine beef and lemon pepper in medium bowl. 2)Heat 2 teaspoons oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add 1/2 of beef; stir-fry 1 to 3 minutes or until outside surface of beef is no longer pink. (Do not overcook.) Remove from skillet. Repeat with remaining beef, adding remaining 1 teaspoon oil to skillet, if necessary. 3)Spread hummus evenly in pita pockets. Fill with equal amounts of beef and toppings, as desired
FETA PITAS
Toasty pitas sprinkled with tasty toppings gave rave reviews from Tammy Smith's clan in Live Oak, Texas. "These pizza-like snacks are fun and filling," she says.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 20m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Place pita breads on an ungreased baking sheet. Sprinkle with cheese and Italian seasoning. Top with onion and tomato. , Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes. Cut into wedges if desired. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts :
BEEFY GREEK PITA FOLDS
Enjoy these delicious pita bread sandwiches packed with ground beef and veggies - Greek dinner ready in just 20 minutes!
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Lunch
Time 20m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In 10-inch skillet, cook ground beef, onion, garlic, oregano and 1/4 teaspoon of the salt over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently, until beef is thoroughly cooked. Drain. Stir in olives.
- Meanwhile, in medium bowl, stir together cucumber, tomato, yogurt, dill and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt.
- On each of 4 individual serving plates, Spoon 1/4 of beef mixture on half of each pita. Top each with yogurt mixture; fold other half of pita over filling. Serve with remaining yogurt mixture.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 420, Carbohydrate 42 g, Cholesterol 75 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 29 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Sandwich, Sodium 780 mg, Sugar 5 g, TransFat 1 g
MEDITERRANEAN ROAST BEEF PITA
Provided by Marge Perry
Categories Bread Sandwich Beef Vegetable Picnic Kid-Friendly Back to School Carrot Healthy Self Small Plates
Yield Makes 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Toast pine nuts: Place in a dry skillet over medium heat; stir occasionally until lightly browned, about 3 minutes. Cool. Toss nuts, beef, lettuce, carrots, cucumber, onion and feta in a bowl. Slice off 1/4 of each pita; stuff larger piece with filling. Whisk mayonnaise, milk and vinegar in another bowl. Drizzle dressing over pita filling. Serve with remaining 1/4 pita.
BEEF AND FETA PITAS
Make and share this Beef and Feta Pitas recipe from Food.com.
Provided by queenbeatrice
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 20m
Yield 4 Pitas, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Cook beef, onion, garlic, oregano and ¼ tsp salt over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, until beef is thoroughly cooked; drain.
- Meanwhile, mix cucumber, tomato, yogurt, dill and remaining salt.
- Mix olives in with beef.
- Spoon one quarter of the beef mixture onto half a pita.
- Top each with a spoonful of yogurt mixture and Feta.
- Fold pita in half and serve with remaining yogurt sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 526.5, Fat 24.7, SaturatedFat 11, Cholesterol 101.8, Sodium 1000.4, Carbohydrate 42.5, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 6.4, Protein 32.1
FRIED FETA GREEK SALAD PITAS
These are inspired by fried mozzarella sticks, briny Greek salad and falafel pitas. The only thing better than fried cheese on a salad...is stuffing that salad in a fluffy pita. The result is a party of textures, flavors and colors in one delicious handheld bite.
Provided by Molly Yeh
Categories main-dish
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 24
Steps:
- Combine the olives, cucumbers, red pepper and onion in a mixing bowl. Add the lemon juice, olive oil, a big pinch of salt and some black pepper and toss to combine. Allow to marinate in the refrigerator while you make the feta.
- For the feta, prepare a dredging station. In a rimmed dish, add the flour. In a separate rimmed dish, whisk the egg with a splash of water. In a third separate dish, whisk together the breadcrumbs, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few turns of black pepper. Coat each chunk of feta in the flour and tap off the excess. Dunk in the beaten egg and then coat in the breadcrumbs, tapping off the excess.
- Heat a 1/4-inch layer of olive oil in a 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat. (Test to see if it is hot enough by sprinkling a bit of breadcrumb in the oil. If it sizzles right away, it's ready.) Carefully place the breaded feta cubes in the oil and fry in batches for 90 seconds to 2 minutes on the first side, undisturbed. Flip and fry on the other side for another minute or so, or until golden brown. Remove to a cooling rack set over a baking sheet and allow excess oil to drain. Repeat until all pieces are fried.
- To serve, slice open each pita and create a pocket. Schmear a big plop of hummus inside each one, followed by some arugula. Top with a pile of the Greek salad, a few chunks of the warm, fried feta, a dollop of yogurt and a few pieces of mint. Serve with lemon wedges and hot sauce, if desired.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook, mix together the water, sugar and yeast just to dissolve. Add the oil and salt and then gradually add the flour. Increase the speed to medium-high and mix for 7 to 10 minutes, adding just enough additional flour so that the dough no longer sticks to the bowl. Do not add too much flour. The dough should be smooth and slightly sticky. Lightly coat a clean large bowl with oil or cooking spray, then place the dough in the bowl and turn it once or twice to coat it in oil. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let it rise at room temperature for 2 hours, or until it has doubled in size.
- Turn the dough onto a clean work surface and divide it into 8 equal pieces. Mold each piece into a ball by stretching the top and tucking the edges under. Place the balls 1 inch apart on a piece of parchment paper, cover them with plastic wrap and let them rise for 30 minutes.
- Set an oven rack in the middle position. Preheat the oven to 500 degrees F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment.
- With a rolling pin, roll out the balls of dough into 6-inch circles. Place them on the baking sheets and bake for about 5 minutes, or until they're puffy and just starting to brown.
SAVORY FETA PIES
Pie pastry circles filled with feta cheese and a seasoned ground beef mixture for a wedding of savory sensations that is then baked to a golden finish. I make this when company comes over, and they all rave about it. It's the feta cheese that gives it a gourmet flavor, and the crust comes out very flakey and buttery. Marinated beef cuts also work well.
Provided by SARAHBARNETT
Categories Main Dish Recipes Savory Pie Recipes Beef Pie Recipes
Time 50m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Saute onion until soft, about 2 minutes. Add beef and brown slightly; drain excess fat. Stir in tomato, garlic powder, coriander, oregano, cayenne pepper, salt and pepper and cook until meat is evenly browned, 10 to 15 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- Remove one pie crust from pan and roll out on a lightly floured surface. Cut pastry into four 6 inch circles; place circles on lined cookie sheet and lightly brush with egg beat. Place 1/4 cup of feta cheese onto each circle and top with some beef mixture, leaving enough room to seal dough 'pockets'.
- Remove second pie crust from pan and roll out on lightly floured surface. Cut pastry into four 6 inch circles, as with first pie crust. Brush one side of each circle with egg beat and place, egg-side-down, on top of prepared pie circles. Pinch crusts together to seal around the edges. Use dough scraps to fill any holes or tears in the pie 'pockets'. Brush tops with egg beat and make a small slit in the top of each pie (to allow steam to escape).
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15 to 25 minutes, or until cooked through and golden brown.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 997.7 calories, Carbohydrate 49.1 g, Cholesterol 187.7 mg, Fat 72.1 g, Fiber 4.3 g, Protein 37 g, SaturatedFat 27.3 g, Sodium 1371 mg, Sugar 4.1 g
MOROCCAN GARBANZO BEAN AND FETA PITAS
From an old Bon Appetit...and posted for ZWT #6. This makes a delicious summer lunch or light dinner. As an alternative eat it as a salad instead of stuffing the pitas. Serve with: Romaine salad and bowls of mixed green and black olives.
Provided by CaliforniaJan
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- To make the vinaigrette, whisk together olive oil, white wine vinegar, and spices in medium bowl. Place drained garbanzo beans in large bowl and mix in enough vinaigrette to coat. Let stand 20 minutes or up to several hours to allow flavors to blend.
- Add tomatoes, cucumbers, feta cheese, red onion, and parsley to garbanzo beans. Mix in additional vinaigrette to coat. Season bean salad to taste with salt and pepper. Fill pita halves with bean salad and top with dollop of yogurt. Place 2 pita halves on each of 4 plates; pass remaining vinaigrette separately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 664.5, Fat 37.5, SaturatedFat 9.6, Cholesterol 33.4, Sodium 1069, Carbohydrate 66.3, Fiber 8, Sugar 5.7, Protein 17.6
SPINACH AND FETA PITA BAKE
This is great as a party appetizer or a full meal. Tasty, full of flavor and good for you. The crunchy crust is what I really like! You can play with the veggie toppings and cheeses for a great meal that is fast and delicious! Our favorite quick meal!
Provided by Heatherbee
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Greek
Time 22m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Spread tomato pesto onto one side of each pita bread and place them pesto-side up on a baking sheet. Top pitas with tomatoes, spinach, mushrooms, feta cheese, and Parmesan cheese; drizzle with olive oil and season with pepper.
- Bake in the preheated oven until pita breads are crisp, about 12 minutes. Cut pitas into quarters.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 349.9 calories, Carbohydrate 41.6 g, Cholesterol 12.6 mg, Fat 17.1 g, Fiber 6.9 g, Protein 11.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.9 g, Sodium 587.1 mg, Sugar 2.8 g
Tips:
- Choosing the Right Beef: Opt for high-quality flank steak, skirt steak, or sirloin steak for tender and flavorful results.
- Marinating the Beef: Marinating the beef tenderizes it and infuses it with flavors. Use a mixture of olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, herbs, and spices.
- Grilling the Beef: Grill the beef over medium-high heat for a quick sear and a juicy interior. Aim for an internal temperature of 135°F (57°C) for medium-rare doneness.
- Slicing the Beef: Slice the grilled beef against the grain for maximum tenderness.
- Assembling the Pitas: Layer the pitas with lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, and feta cheese. Drizzle with tzatziki sauce and sprinkle with oregano for a complete Mediterranean flavor profile.
Conclusion:
Beef and feta pitas are a delicious and versatile dish that combines tender beef, fresh vegetables, creamy feta cheese, and tangy tzatziki sauce. With a few simple tips and tricks, you can easily create this flavorful dish at home. Experiment with different cuts of beef, marinades, and toppings to find your perfect combination. Whether you're hosting a party or enjoying a casual meal, beef and feta pitas are sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
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