Greek Lamb Meatball Pitas
Pan-seared lamb meatballs with tzatziki, tomato, and cucumber stuffed into warm pitas. Ready in 15 minutes—crispy outside, juicy inside, tangy sauce.
- Total time
- 15 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 520
- Protein
- 32g
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Ingredients
- ½ lb ground lamb
- 2 pieces pita bread
- ½ cup tzatziki sauce
- ½ medium cucumber, diced
- 1 medium tomato, diced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
Instructions
- 1
Form lamb into 8 small meatballs. Season with oregano, salt, and pepper.
- 2
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high. Sear meatballs 6-8 minutes, shaking pan occasionally, until golden brown and cooked through.
- 3
Warm pitas in the skillet 30 seconds per side until soft and pliable.
- 4
Spread tzatziki on each pita. Stuff with meatballs, cucumber, and tomato.
- 5
Serve immediately with extra tzatziki on the side.
Tools you’ll need
- 10-inch skillet
- cutting board
- knife
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