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Greek Ground Beef Pita Tacos

Juicy, spiced ground beef served on fluffy toasted pita bread with cool tzatziki, feta, and fresh veggies. A 30-minute Mediterranean twist on taco night.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Fusion, Greek, Mediterranean
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

Beef Filling
  • 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 0.5 cup red onion finely diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 0.5 tsp ground coriander
  • 0.5 tsp paprika smoked or sweet
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • 0.25 cup beef broth
  • 1 tsp salt to taste
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
Tzatziki Sauce
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt plain, full-fat
  • 0.5 cup cucumber grated and squeezed dry
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh dill chopped
Assembly
  • 4 rounds Greek pita bread pocketless
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 0.5 cup red onion sliced
  • 0.5 cup feta cheese crumbled
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped

Equipment

  • Large Skillet
  • Chef's Knife
  • Cutting Board
  • Grater (for cucumber)

Method
 

  1. Prepare the tzatziki: Grate the cucumber and squeeze out all excess liquid using a clean towel. Mix with Greek yogurt, lemon juice, garlic, dill, salt, and pepper. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add diced onion and sauté for 3 minutes until soft.
  3. Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Add ground beef to the skillet. Break it apart with a wooden spoon and cook until fully browned.
  5. Stir in oregano, cumin, coriander, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook for 1 minute to bloom spices.
  6. Stir in tomato paste and beef broth. Simmer for 2-3 minutes until the liquid reduces and coats the meat.
  7. While beef finishes, warm the pita bread in a separate dry skillet or toaster oven until soft and pliable.
  8. To assemble, pile beef onto warm pita. Top with tzatziki, tomatoes, sliced onions, feta cheese, and parsley.

Notes

Ensure you squeeze the cucumber very well for the tzatziki to prevent a watery sauce.