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A delicious plate of Easy Greek Beef Meatball Pita Wraps with Tzatziki

Easy Greek Beef Meatball Pita Wraps with Tzatziki

Delicious beef meatballs wrapped in warm pita with fresh veggies and creamy tzatziki.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 wraps
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Greek
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

  • 500 g Ground Beef
  • 100 g Plain Breadcrumbs
  • 1 large Egg
  • 1 medium Onion, finely minced
  • 2 cloves Garlic, finely minced
  • 15 g Fresh Mint, chopped
  • 15 g Fresh Parsley, chopped
  • 15 g Fresh Oregano, chopped
  • 1 tsp Cumin
  • 1 tsp Paprika
  • 1/2 tsp Cinnamon
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
  • 200 g Full-fat plain Greek Yogurt
  • 1 medium English or Persian Cucumber, grated
  • 15 g Fresh Dill, chopped
  • 30 ml Olive Oil
  • 15 ml Lemon Juice
  • 4 pieces Pita Bread
  • 2 medium Sliced ripe Tomatoes
  • 1/2 medium Thinly sliced Red Onion
  • 100 g Crisp Lettuce (like romaine or butter lettuce)
  • optional Kalamata Olives
  • optional Sliced Bell Peppers
  • optional Crumbled Feta Cheese

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

  1. Grate and drain the cucumber for the tzatziki, squeezing out as much excess liquid as possible.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine the drained cucumber with full-fat Greek yogurt, minced garlic, chopped fresh dill, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine and chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, minced onion, minced garlic, chopped fresh mint, parsley, oregano, cumin, paprika, cinnamon, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently until just combined.
  4. Roll the mixture into small, bite-sized meatballs, about 1-inch in diameter.
  5. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the meatballs in batches and cook until browned on all sides and cooked through, about 8-10 minutes per batch. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels.
  6. Slice the fresh veggies: thinly slice a ripe tomato and half a red onion, and prepare the lettuce.
  7. Warm the pita bread in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 30 seconds per side.
  8. Spread tzatziki over the warm pita bread, then add the hot meatballs, sliced tomatoes, red onion, and lettuce.
  9. Fold the pita over to create a wrap and serve immediately with extra lemon wedges.

Notes

These wraps are versatile; feel free to add or substitute your favorite vegetables or sauces.