Name: Ground Beef Pita Sandwiches
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 cup (250 ml) plain yogurt; ¼ tsp salt; 1/8 tsp ground coriander; 1/8 tsp ground black pepper; 1/8 tsp ground cumin; 1/8 tsp ground sumac (see note); 3 pita breads, each 8 inches (20 cm) in diameter; ¾ lb (340 g) lean ground beef; 1 small onion, finely chopped; ⅓ cup (15 g) parsley, finely chopped; 2 tsp breadcrumbs; 2 tsp ground coriander; 1 tsp ground cumin; ½ tsp lemon zest, finely grated; 2 tbsp (30 ml) olive oil

Ingredients

Spicy Yogurt

1 cup (250 ml) plain yogurt
¼ tsp salt
1/8 tsp ground coriander
1/8 tsp ground black pepper
1/8 tsp ground cumin
1/8 tsp ground sumac (see note)

Pita Sandwiches

3 pita breads, each 8 inches (20 cm) in diameter
¾ lb (340 g) lean ground beef
1 small onion, finely chopped
⅓ cup (15 g) parsley, finely chopped
2 tsp breadcrumbs
2 tsp ground coriander
1 tsp ground cumin
½ tsp lemon zest, finely grated
2 tbsp (30 ml) olive oil

Preparation

Spicy Yogurt

In a bowl, combine all of the ingredients. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Pita Sandwiches

With the rack in the lowest position, preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
On a work surface, cut the pitas in half and open into pockets.
In a large bowl, combine all of the ingredients except for the oil. Season with salt and pepper. Spread about ¼ cup (60 ml) of the beef mixture inside each pita half. Press down lightly to stick the pita to the meat filling.
Using a pastry brush, cover the outside of the pitas with the oil. Place the stuffed pitas on a non-stick baking sheet, evenly spaced out (see note).
Bake for 10 minutes, turning the sandwiches over halfway through, or until the pitas are golden and the meat is cooked through.
On a work surface, cut the sandwiches into triangles and serve with the spicy yogurt. Serve with a green salad, if desired.

Note from Ricardo

Sumac is a tangy, lemony spice used in Middle Eastern cooking. It is sold either as whole dried berries or ground and is available in some specialty shops or Middle Eastern grocery stores.

Do not line your baking sheet with parchment paper as it may create too much humidity.

Ground Beef Pita Sandwiches

Categories

Ingredients

Spicy Yogurt

Pita Sandwiches

Preparation

Spicy Yogurt

Pita Sandwiches

Note from Ricardo

Personal Note