Description
Savory Beef & Mushroom Stuffed Pita Pockets are a satisfying handheld meal featuring spiced ground beef, sautéed mushrooms, melted cheese, and fresh vegetables all tucked inside soft pita bread — perfect for a quick and flavorful lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
- 4 pita bread pockets
- 1 pound ground beef
- 8 ounces mushrooms, diced
- 1 cup shredded cheese (your choice)
- 1 cup lettuce, shredded
- 1 cup tomatoes, diced
- Your favorite sauce (ranch, garlic sauce, etc.)
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add diced mushrooms and sauté for about 5 minutes until tender.
- Stir in ground beef, season with salt and pepper, and cook until browned (7–10 minutes).
- Add shredded cheese and stir until melted and well combined.
- Cut each pita in half to form pockets.
- Spoon beef and mushroom mixture into each pocket.
- Add shredded lettuce and diced tomatoes to each.
- Serve with your choice of dipping sauce.
Notes
- Warm pita slightly before cutting to prevent tearing.
- Use ground turkey or plant-based meat for variations.
- Try different sauces like hummus, tzatziki, or spicy mayo.
- Add extra veggies like bell peppers or spinach for nutrition.
- Store filling separately if preparing ahead for freshness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pita pocket
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
