Description
Greek Meatball Pitas are a vibrant, flavor-packed dish that brings the best of Mediterranean cuisine to your table. Soft pita bread envelops juicy, herb-infused meatballs, topped with fresh veggies and creamy tzatziki sauce. Perfect for gatherings or a cozy weeknight meal, these pitas deliver a delightful combination of textures and flavors that will leave everyone craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef or lamb
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 pita bread pockets
- 1 cup tzatziki sauce
- 1 medium tomato, diced
- 1/2 cucumber, diced
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix ground meat with parsley, onion, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper until combined.
- Roll the mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs and place them on a lined baking sheet.
- Preheat grill or oven to medium heat (375°F). Cook meatballs for about 20 minutes until golden brown.
- Warm pita bread on the grill or in a skillet for 1-2 minutes per side.
- Assemble pitas by filling each with meatballs and topping with diced tomato, cucumber, and tzatziki sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling/Baking
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pita with meatballs (210g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 75mg