Description
Cheesy beef and mushroom pita pockets are savory, handheld meals filled with juicy ground beef, sautéed mushrooms, melted cheese, and warm pita bread. They’re quick, comforting, and perfect for lunch, dinner, or on-the-go eating.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 cup mushrooms, finely chopped
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp dried oregano or Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese
- 4 pita breads or pita pockets
- Optional: chopped fresh parsley, hot sauce, or tzatziki for serving
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and garlic; sauté until softened and fragrant, about 2–3 minutes.
- Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon, about 5–6 minutes.
- Stir in chopped mushrooms and cook until tender and moisture evaporates, 5–7 minutes.
- Season with salt, pepper, and oregano or Italian seasoning.
- Reduce heat to low and stir in shredded cheese until melted and fully combined with the filling.
- Warm pita pockets slightly to make them pliable.
- Fill each pita with the cheesy beef and mushroom mixture.
- Garnish with fresh parsley, hot sauce, or tzatziki if desired. Serve warm.
Notes
- Add spinach or bell peppers for more veggies.
- Use pepper jack or chili flakes for heat.
- Swap pita for flatbread or wraps for variety.
- Add feta and lemon for a Greek-inspired version.
- Make vegetarian by substituting lentils or more mushrooms for beef.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pita pocket
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
