Description
Experience the vibrant flavors of Greece with these Greek meatball pitas. Juicy, herb-infused meatballs are enveloped in warm pita bread and topped with refreshing tzatziki sauce, crisp lettuce, and ripe tomatoes. Perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings, this recipe promises to transport your taste buds straight to the Mediterranean!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef or lamb
- 1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 1/2 cup tzatziki sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 4 whole wheat pita breads
- 1 cup lettuce, shredded
- 1 cup tomatoes, sliced
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix ground beef or lamb with breadcrumbs, parsley, garlic, and onion until just combined.
- Form mixture into 1-inch meatballs using wet hands.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and sear meatballs for about 10-12 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- Wrap pita bread in foil and warm in the oven at 350°F for 5-7 minutes.
- Assemble pitas by layering lettuce, meatballs, tzatziki sauce, and sliced tomatoes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pita sandwich (200g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg