Ground Beef Pita Pizzas
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.
Perfectly Balance Your Plate
Serve with 2 cups leafy greens and a squeeze of lemon juice.
Ingredients
2 tsp oil
1 lb (450 g) lean ground beef
2 tbsp water
1 tbsp + 1 tsp3 Onion Dip MixorGreek 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
Toppings (optional): lemon wedges
Preparation
- 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.
- In a small bowl, combine yogurt and remaining 1 tsp dressing mix.
- Dice tomato and cucumber. Thinly slice onion.
- Place pitas in Multipurpose Steamer. Cover; microwave on high 1–2 min until warm.
- Spread about 2 tbsp yogurt over each pita; top with beef, vegetables, and feta, if desired.
Nutritional Information
Per serving: Calories 420, Fat 16 g (Saturated 6 g, Trans 0.4 g), Cholesterol 65 mg, Sodium 430 mg, Carbohydrate 41 g (Fiber 6 g, Sugars 3 g), Protein 30 g.
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