Name: Mediterranean Beef Pita Wraps
Prep time: 25 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2 servings
Ingredients: 2 pita breads; 8 oz ground beef; 1 cup lettuce, shredded; 1 medium tomato, diced; 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1/2 tsp ground cumin; 1/2 tsp smoked paprika; Salt and black pepper, to taste; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt (for serving, optional)

Mediterranean Beef Pita Wraps

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These Mediterranean Beef Pita Wraps are a flavor-packed and satisfying dinner perfect for a warm summer night. You’ll brown seasoned beef with a touch of cumin and smoked paprika, then layer it with crisp lettuce, juicy tomatoes, and tangy red onions inside soft, warm pita bread. A dollop of Greek yogurt adds creamy contrast, though you can skip it for a dairy-free option. The technique of preheating the pan until smoking ensures the beef gets a savory char and maximum flavor. Quick, vibrant, and endlessly customizable, these wraps are weeknight heroes.

Ingredients

Instructions

Heat a large skillet over medium-high until just smoking. Add olive oil, then the garlic and red onion, stirring for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add ground beef and cook, breaking it up, for 4-5 minutes. Sprinkle in cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Continue to cook, tossing occasionally, until beef is browned and cooked through.
Warm pita breads in a dry pan or wrap in foil and heat in a low oven for 2-3 minutes.
Assemble the wraps: Spread a spoonful of Greek yogurt on each pita (if using). Top with lettuce, tomato, and beef mixture. Fold or roll the pitas to enclose the filling.
Serve immediately while warm.