Best Garlic Beef In Pita Bread Recipes

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BEEFY GREEK PITA FOLDS



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Enjoy these delicious pita bread sandwiches packed with ground beef and veggies - Greek dinner ready in just 20 minutes!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
1 small onion, cut in half lengthwise, sliced
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup sliced ripe olives
1/2 cup finely chopped peeled cucumber
1/2 cup chopped seeded tomato
1 cup Yoplait® All Natural Fat Free plain yogurt (from 32 oz. container)
1 teaspoon dried dill weed
4 soft Greek-style pita breads (6 or 7-inch), heated

Steps:

  • In 10-inch skillet, cook ground beef, onion, garlic, oregano and 1/4 teaspoon of the salt over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently, until beef is thoroughly cooked. Drain. Stir in olives.
  • Meanwhile, in medium bowl, stir together cucumber, tomato, yogurt, dill and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt.
  • On each of 4 individual serving plates, Spoon 1/4 of beef mixture on half of each pita. Top each with yogurt mixture; fold other half of pita over filling. Serve with remaining yogurt mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 420, Carbohydrate 42 g, Cholesterol 75 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 29 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Sandwich, Sodium 780 mg, Sugar 5 g, TransFat 1 g

GREEK BEEF PITAS



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A local fast-food pita restaurant inspired me to make my own Greek-style sandwiches at home. Add olives if you like. -Nancy Sousley, Lafayette, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
1 small onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
1 cup reduced-fat plain Greek yogurt
1 medium tomato, chopped
1/2 cup chopped peeled cucumber
1 teaspoon dill weed
4 whole pita breads, warmed
Optional: Additional chopped tomatoes and cucumber

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook beef, onion and garlic over medium heat 8-10 minutes or until beef is no longer pink and vegetables are tender, breaking up beef into crumbles; drain. Stir in oregano and 1/2 teaspoon salt., In a small bowl, mix yogurt, tomato, cucumber, dill and remaining salt. Spoon 3/4 cup beef mixture over each pita bread; top with 3 tablespoons yogurt sauce. If desired, top with additional tomatoes and cucumbers. Serve with remaining yogurt sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 407 calories, Fat 11g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 74mg cholesterol, Sodium 851mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 34g protein.

PICADILLO IN PITA BREAD



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I made many one-dish, top-of-the-stove meals while raising three children. After I'd worked all day, there was always something to do at home. That didn't leave much time to cook! -Shirley Smith, Orange, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 pound ground beef
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 medium onion, chopped
1 small apple, peeled and chopped
1/4 cup beef broth
1 tablespoon vinegar
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce or 1 can (7-3/4 ounces) Mexican-style hot tomato sauce
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 cup raisins
1/3 cup sliced almonds
6 pita pocket halves
Cubed avocado and sour cream, optional

Steps:

  • In a large skillet over medium heat, cook beef, garlic and onion until beef is brown and onion is soft. Drain fat. Stir in apple, broth, vinegar, tomato sauce, salt, cinnamon and cumin; simmer, stirring occasionally, until the liquid is absorbed, about 15 minutes. Stir in raisins and almonds. Adjust seasoning if necessary., To serve, fill each pita half with beef mixture. If desired, top with avocado and a dollop of sour cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 283 calories, Fat 12g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 47mg cholesterol, Sodium 800mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 18g protein.

GARLIC PITA BREAD BITES



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Great and easy to make--as well as delicious. Everyone goes crazy about these when I make them.

Provided by LISAREBBECHI

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Garlic Bread Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (10 ounce) package pita bread, cut in half
3 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon crushed garlic
1 teaspoon dried Italian-style seasoning
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Open pita bread halves and roughly cut into approximately 2 inch pieces. Arrange on a medium baking sheet.
  • In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt butter and mix in garlic and dried Italian-style seasoning. Pour the mixture over pita bread pieces.
  • Sprinkle bread with Parmesan cheese, adjusting the amount as desired. Bake in the preheated oven 10 minutes, or until lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 56.4 calories, Carbohydrate 7.9 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fat 2 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 1.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 95 mg, Sugar 0.2 g

WARM GARLIC PITAS



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Provided by Guy Fieri

Categories     side-dish

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 medium-size whole wheat pitas
4 medium-size white pitas
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
6 cloves garlic, minced
3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1/4 cup grated Parmesan
Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Cut the pitas into 6 wedges.
  • In a medium saucepan, add the butter and garlic. Set over medium heat and warm through until the butter melts and the garlic becomes fragrant, 5 to 6 minutes. Add the parsley and mix well.
  • Place the pita wedges in a large bowl and pour the garlic butter over the top. Toss well to combine and coat everything evenly. Spread the pita wedges out evenly on a sheet tray and dust with the grated Parmesan. Bake in the oven until golden and crispy, 12 to 15 minutes. Remove from the oven and taste. Adjust seasonings with salt and pepper, if necessary. Serve warm.

BEEF PITAS WITH YOGURT SAUCE



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I've always wanted to tour the Mediterranean, but this is as close as I'll get...for now. Top these gyros with a yogurt sauce that doubles as a dip for pita chips. -Daniel Anderson, Kenosha, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup fat-free plain yogurt
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
1 garlic clove, minced
1/8 teaspoon plus 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
1 pound beef top sirloin steak, cut into thin strips
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 teaspoons olive oil, divided
1 large sweet onion, sliced
4 whole pita breads, warmed

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, mix yogurt, parsley, garlic and 1/8 teaspoon salt. Toss beef with herbs, pepper and remaining salt., In a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, heat 2 teaspoons oil over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook and stir until tender, 4-6 minutes. Remove from pan., In same skillet, heat remaining oil over medium-high heat. Add beef; cook and stir until no longer pink, 2-3 minutes. Serve on pitas; top with onion and sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 405 calories, Fat 10g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 47mg cholesterol, Sodium 784mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 33g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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