Greek Meat Pita Pockets
These pita pockets are stuffed with spiced ground beef or lamb, fresh vegetables, and tangy tzatziki. They’re quick to make, healthy, and perfect for lunch, dinner, or even meal prep.
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 20 minutes
Total time: 35 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients
For the meat filling:
500 g (1 lb) ground beef or lamb
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp paprika
½ tsp ground cinnamon
Salt and pepper, to taste
Juice of ½ lemon
For the pockets:
4–6 pita breads (pocket style)
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 small cucumber, diced
½ red onion, thinly sliced
½ cup crumbled feta cheese
½ cup shredded lettuce or arugula
Fresh parsley or dill, chopped
For the sauce:
1 cup Greek yogurt
½ cucumber, grated and squeezed dry
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tbsp olive oil
Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
Cook the meat filling:
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
Add onion and garlic, sauté until softened.
Add ground meat, breaking it apart with a spoon. Cook until browned.
Stir in oregano, cumin, paprika, cinnamon (if using), salt, and pepper.
Squeeze in lemon juice, mix well, and set aside.
Make the tzatziki sauce:
In a bowl, combine yogurt, grated cucumber, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Mix until creamy.
Prepare the pita pockets:
Warm pitas slightly in a pan or oven.
Carefully slice open to form pockets.
Assemble:
Spread tzatziki inside each pita.
Fill with seasoned meat.
Add cucumber, tomato, red onion, lettuce, and feta.
Garnish with fresh parsley or dill.
Notes & Tips
For a lighter version, use ground chicken or turkey.
You can swap tzatziki with hummus for variation.
Add olives or pickled peppers for extra flavor.
If pita pockets aren’t available, wrap everything in flatbreads or tortillas.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can I make the filling ahead of time?
Yes! Cooked meat can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days or frozen for 2 months. Just reheat before serving.
Q: What sides go best with Greek pita pockets?
They pair well with Greek salad, roasted potatoes, or lemon rice.
Q: Can I make these vegetarian?
Absolutely—swap the meat with falafel, grilled halloumi, or spiced chickpeas.
Nutritional Information
Calories: ~480
Protein: 28 g
Carbs: 35 g
Fat: 24 g
Fiber: 4 g