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Grilled Beef-Stuffed Pitas

27 min4 servings🍳 1 panPicky-eater safe bet: plain bread or a bun$15.00560 cal · 31g protein

Ingredients

  • ground beef1 lb
  • pita breads4 count
  • yellow onion½ count
  • fresh parsley1 bunch
  • garlic2 cloves
  • ground cumin1 tsp
  • ground allspice½ tsp
  • paprika1 tsp
  • hummus1 cup
  • cucumber1 count
  • olive oil2 tbsp
  • salt and pepper1 pinch

Instructions

  1. 1

    Grate the onion and squeeze out the juice. Mix with beef, minced garlic, chopped parsley, cumin, allspice, paprika, 3/4 tsp salt and pepper.

  2. 2

    Cut each pita in half to make 8 pockets. Spread a thin, even layer of the beef mixture inside each pocket, all the way to the edges.

  3. 3

    Brush the outsides with olive oil.

  4. 4

    Grill or cook in a skillet over medium heat 5-6 minutes per side, pressing down, until the bread is crisp and the meat is cooked through (160°F).

  5. 5

    Cut into wedges and serve with hummus and cucumber spears.

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