{"id":60337,"date":"2018-01-01T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2017-09-09T00:20:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/origin-www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/greek-beef-pitas\/"},"modified":"2023-06-30T06:31:42","modified_gmt":"2023-06-30T11:31:42","slug":"greek-beef-pitas","status":"publish","type":"recipe","link":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/greek-beef-pitas\/","title":{"rendered":"Greek Beef Pitas"},"content":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
A local restaurant that’s famous for pitas inspired me to make my own Greek-style sandwiches at home. Feel free to add olives if you’d like. \u2014Nancy Sousley, Lafayette, Indiana<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7061,"featured_media":60341,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"ep_exclude_from_search":false},"tags":[304032,307308,306854,306849,304328,305271,305487,304338,303966,307320,306848,304297,304268,307307,305369,306868,306664,304350,324623,306640,304020,304005,307818],"categories-v2":[308623,310347,309608,309605,308984,308481,309216,310796,308992,308495,310362,309603,308308,259483,310342,309377,309642,312646,309001,309177,312615,308594,308549,310596],"coauthors":[305],"recommended_recipes":[{"post_title":"Chicken Pitas","post_link":"\/recipes\/greek-grilled-chicken-pitas\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/EXPS_TOHAM25_86339_P2_MD_04_17_5b.jpg"},{"post_title":"Chicken Souvlaki Pitas","post_link":"\/recipes\/chicken-souvlaki-pitas\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Souvlaki-Pita-Pockets_EXPS_MMEBZ22_251248_MD_02_08_1b_v4-1-e1723459386814.jpg"},{"post_title":"Greek Sloppy Joes","post_link":"\/recipes\/greek-sloppy-joes\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/exps68156_SD153322B04_08_2b.jpg"},{"post_title":"Chicken Caesar Pitas","post_link":"\/recipes\/chicken-caesar-pitas\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/exps156279_THHC2377560B02_27_8b_WEB.jpg"},{"post_title":"Greek Pita Spread","post_link":"\/recipes\/greek-pita-spread\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Greek-Pita-Spread_EXPS_THCOMS17_43259_B09_08_1b.jpg"},{"post_title":"Lamb Pitas with Yogurt Sauce","post_link":"\/recipes\/lamb-pitas-with-yogurt-sauce\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Lamb-Pitas-with-Yogurt-Sauce_EXPS_SDAS17_197943_D04_04_06_4b.jpg"},{"post_title":"Greek Chicken Meatballs","post_link":"\/recipes\/greek-chicken-meatballs\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Greek-Chicken-Meatballs_EXPS_TOH24_81075_RuthieDarling_10.jpg"},{"post_title":"Greek Sausage Pita Pizzas","post_link":"\/recipes\/greek-sausage-pita-pizzas\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/exps202583_JSV133167C04_11_4b_RMS.jpg"},{"post_title":"Grilled Greek Pita Pizzas","post_link":"\/recipes\/grilled-greek-pita-pizzas\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/exps186002_TH153341C11_14_11b.jpg"},{"post_title":"Fajita Pitas","post_link":"\/recipes\/fajita-pitas\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Fajita-Pitas_EXPS_WRSM17_11867_D03_29_4b.jpg"},{"post_title":"Greek Chicken Meat Loaf","post_link":"\/recipes\/greek-chicken-meat-loaf\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Greek-Chicken-Meat-Loaf_EXPS_RC22_269047_P2_MD_10_04_2b.jpg"},{"post_title":"Greek Salad Pitas","post_link":"\/recipes\/greek-salad-pitas\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/exps32101_CFT990854D57-3.jpg"},{"post_title":"Cheeseburger Pitas","post_link":"\/recipes\/cheeseburger-pitas\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/exps25195_RDS1338220D11A.jpg"},{"post_title":"Veggie Chicken Pitas","post_link":"\/recipes\/veggie-chicken-pitas\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/exps32294_SD1440071D47A-2.jpg"},{"post_title":"Mediterranean Vegetable Pitas","post_link":"\/recipes\/mediterranean-vegetable-pitas\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Mediterranean-Vegetable-Pitas_exps26279_TH2847295C02_27_3bC_RMS.jpg"},{"post_title":"Greek Pasta and Beef","post_link":"\/recipes\/greek-pasta-and-beef\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Greek-Pasta-and-Beef_exps13079_GB2919407D01_24_1bC_RMS.jpg"},{"post_title":"Greek Pitas","post_link":"\/recipes\/greek-pitas\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/exps6877_CS0719C20.jpg"}],"acf":{"long_pin":"https:\/\/tmbidigitalassetsazure.blob.core.windows.net\/rms3-prod\/attachments\/37\/1200x1200\/Greek-Beef-Pitas_exps71838_SD143204B12_04_1bC_RMS.jpg"},"recipe_schema":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Recipe","@id":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/greek-beef-pitas\/","name":"Greek Beef Pitas","datePublished":"2018-01-01","dateModified":"2023-06-30","prepTime":"PT15M","cookTime":"PT10M","totalTime":"PT25M","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Greek-Beef-Pitas_exps71838_SD143204B12_04_1bC_RMS.jpg","height":1200,"width":1200},"recipeCategory":["Lunch"],"description":"A local restaurant that's famous for pitas inspired me to make my own Greek-style sandwiches at home. Feel free to add olives if you'd like. \u2014Nancy Sousley, Lafayette, Indiana","recipeIngredient":["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"],"recipeInstructions":[{"@type":"HowToStep","text":"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 beef into crumbles; drain. Stir in oregano and 1\/2 teaspoon salt."},{"@type":"HowToStep","text":"In a small bowl, mix yogurt, tomato, cucumber, dill and remaining 1\/4 tsp. salt. Spoon 3\/4 cup beef mixture over each pita bread; top with 3 tablespoons yogurt sauce. If desired, top with additional tomatoes and cucumber. Serve with remaining yogurt sauce."}],"recipeYield":"4 servings","author":[{"@type":"Person","name":"Taste Recipes Editorial Team"}],"nutrition":{"@type":"NutritionInformation","calories":" 407 calories","fatContent":"11g fat (4g saturated fat)","cholesterolContent":"74mg cholesterol","sodiumContent":"851mg sodium","carbohydrateContent":"40g carbohydrate (5g sugars","fiberContent":"2g fiber)","proteinContent":"34g protein. "},"aggregateRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"AggregateRating","ratingValue":4.7777777,"reviewCount":9,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5},"recipeCuisine":"Mediterranean","review":[{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2021-09-11","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"jme_johnson"},"reviewBody":"Love this recipe! Make it all the time. I use our ground lamb instead of beef. Even the kids like it!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2023-02-19","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Cathy0784"},"reviewBody":"
I wasn't expecting this simple recipe to be such a hit but the kids told me to put it into the regular rotation! I used warmed up naan in place of the pitas because I think pita can be too dry, it was perfect.<\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2023-02-27","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Tara812"},"reviewBody":"
Simple and delicious. My husband and I like these better than beef\/lamb gyros. It is a must try! <\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2021-11-24","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"RedLamp"},"reviewBody":"we're vegetarian so i used the impossible meat for a subsitution. These are so good!!!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2024-07-11","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"tammycookblogsbooks"},"reviewBody":"