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Greek Smashed Pita

This Greek smashed pita combines the best of a gyro and a smashburger with seasoned ground sirloin, crisp salad, feta, and tzatziki tucked into a warm pita.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Entree, Lunch, Sandwich
Cuisine: Greek
Calories: 506

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 12 ounces ground sirloin
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 4 pita flatbreads
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded romaine lettuce
  • 1 Tablespoon chopped parsley
  • 1 Tablespoon chopped dill
  • 2 Tablespoons pepperoncini pepper slices
  • 3 Tablespoons thinly sliced and chopped red onion
  • 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup tzatziki sauce
  • 1 roma tomato, thinly sliced

Method
 

  1. Gather all ingredients.
  2. Combine ground sirloin with garlic, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper and mix until well incorporated.
  3. Divide mixture evenly into 4 portions. Press each portion onto the top of 1 pita; press and spread meat almost to the edges.
  4. Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium-high heat until hot. Place pita meat-side down in skillet. Press pita down with the back of a spatula so that meat stays thin while it cooks. Cook, undisturbed, until browned and meat easily releases from the pan, about 3 minutes. Flip and cook 1 more minute. Repeat with remaining pitas.
  5. Toss lettuce, parsley, dill, pepperoncini, red onion, feta, lemon juice, and tzatziki together in a bowl until well combined.
  6. Divide salad mixture among pitas and top evenly with tomato slices. Fold in half and serve immediately.
  7. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 506kcalCarbohydrates: 57gProtein: 35gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 1043mgFiber: 4gSugar: 4g

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