Epicure Recipes

Ground Beef Pita Pizzas

LunchLow-sodiumSugar ConsciousDinnerLunchHigh ProteinBeefDinnerGame DayWok

20 min

4 servings

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Don’t let the list of ingredients scare you off, the most difficult part of this recipe is cooking ground beef. This meal is fast, easy, and kids love it as a lunchbox meal. Make it fun and let them assemble the pizzas themselves. Simply wrap the pita in foil or plastic wrap and pack the beef, cut-up veggies, and yogurt sauce in separate containers.

Ingredients

  • 2 tsp oil
  • 1 lb (450 g) lean ground beef
  • 2 tbsp water
  • 1 tbsp + 1 tsp 3 Onion Dip Mix or Greek Dressing Mix, divided
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1⁄2 cup plain yogurt
  • 4 pitas
  • 1 tomato
  • 1⁄2 English cucumber
  • 1⁄4 small red onion
  • 1⁄3 cup crumbled feta cheese, optional

Preparation

  1. In Wok, heat oil over medium-high. Crumble in beef. Add water, 1 tbsp dressing mix, and tomato paste. Cook 5–6 min, breaking up large chunks as needed.
  2. In a small bowl, combine yogurt and remaining 1 tsp dressing mix.
  3. Dice tomato and cucumber. Thinly slice onion.
  4. Place pitas in Multipurpose Steamer. Cover; microwave on high 1–2 min until warm.
  5. Spread about 2 tbsp yogurt over each pita; top with beef, vegetables, and feta, if desired.

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Nutritional Information

Per serving: Calories 420, Fat 16 g (Saturated 6 g, 0.4 0 g), Cholesterol 65 mg, Sodium 430 mg, Carbohydrate 41 g (Fiber 6 g, Sugars 3 g), Protein 30 g.

Perfectly Balance Your Plate

Serve with 2 cups leafy greens and a squeeze of lemon juice.