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Greek Meatball Pita Sandwich on a white plate.

Greek Meatball Pita Sandwiches

Chef Jenn
Greek Meatball Pita Sandwiches are the ultimate comfort food, packed with flavor and fresh veggies. Perfect for a family meal or a quick, tasty dinner!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Greek, Mediterranean
Servings 6
Calories 403 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound ground beef-pork blend
  • ¼ cup dried unseasoned bread crumbs
  • 1 egg lightly beaten
  • 2 tablespoons tzatziki sauce
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon dried onion flakes
  • 2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves finely chopped
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano leaves
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • generous grinding black pepper
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • olive oil for frying
  • 6 medium pita or Greek flatbread

for the fillings

  • tzatziki
  • feta crumbled
  • tomatoes sliced
  • cucumber sliced
  • lettuce shredded

Instructions
 

  • Add the ground meat, bread crumbs, egg, tzatziki sauce, garlic, onion flakes, mint, oregano, salt, and pepper to a large bowl and mix well to combine. Let stand for 10 minutes for the bread crumbs to absorb some of the moisture.
  • Form the meatballs into 1-inch balls, then roll them in the flour.
  • Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the meatballs to the skillet in one layer and cook on each side for 2-3 minutes to brown them, then turn the heat to medium and cook until the meatballs are cooked through to 165°F on a digital meat thermometer. About 10 minutes.
  • To assemble your pitas, either cut the top off the pita and open up the pocket or if using flatbread, lay it out flat in front of you.
  • Stuff or top the bread with about 2 tablespoons of tzatziki, or to your liking, and add 4 meatballs, lettuce, sliced cucumber and red onion, tomato, and a sprinkle of feta.
  • Dig in!

Notes

Chef Jenn’s Tips

  • You can prep the meatballs ahead of time. Cook them, then pop them into the fridge until you’re ready to eat. Then just heat them and assemble your pitas.
  • You can use ground pork, ground turkey, or even ground chicken for these meatballs if you can’t find a ground beef-pork blend.
  • Make the meatballs any size you like, but watch the cooking time. Smaller meatballs will cook faster; larger meatballs will take more time to cook. Always cook ground meat to 165°F on a digital meat thermometer.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pitaCalories: 403kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 20gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 82mgSodium: 614mgPotassium: 332mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 140IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 101mgIron: 3mg

A Note on Nutritional Information

Nutritional information for this recipe is provided as a courtesy and is calculated based on available online ingredient information. It is only an approximate value. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site cannot be guaranteed.

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