Greek Meatball Pitas
Greek Meatball Pitas are a culinary delight that brings the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean right to your table. Featuring juicy meatballs made with ground lamb or beef, fresh herbs, and a creamy tzatziki sauce, all wrapped in soft pita bread, this dish is perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. Enjoy an explosion of flavor in every bite while impressing family and friends with this easy-to-make recipe.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground lamb or beef
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (plain or seasoned)
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 4 pita breads
- 1 cup tzatziki sauce
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine ground meat, breadcrumbs, parsley, garlic, onion, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined.
- Roll the mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs and place them on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Wrap pita breads in foil and warm them in the oven for the last 5 minutes of cooking.
- Assemble each pita by filling it with meatballs and topping with tzatziki sauce and any additional toppings you like.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pita (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 482
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, mix in spices like cumin or smoked paprika with your meat mixture. - Ground turkey or chicken can be used as a lighter alternative to lamb or beef. - Store leftover meatballs separately from pita bread in airtight containers in the fridge for up to three days.