Juicy Lebanese Meat Pita (Printable Version)

Golden pita stuffed with juicy lamb and beef, fresh herbs, and a creamy tangy sauce for bold Middle Eastern flavor.

# Everything You’ll Need:

→ Filling

01 - 0.5 lb ground beef
02 - 0.5 lb ground lamb
03 - 0.5 cup grated onion
04 - 0.5 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
05 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
06 - 1 teaspoon ground cumin
07 - 1 teaspoon ground coriander
08 - 0.25 teaspoon ground allspice
09 - 1 teaspoon Aleppo chili flakes
10 - 1 teaspoon paprika
11 - 1 tablespoon pomegranate molasses (optional)
12 - 1 teaspoon salt
13 - 0.5 teaspoon black pepper

→ Shwarma White Sauce

14 - 0.75 cup mayonnaise
15 - 0.25 cup plain Greek yogurt
16 - 2 tablespoons distilled vinegar
17 - 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
18 - 0.5 teaspoon salt
19 - 1 teaspoon black pepper
20 - 1 clove garlic, minced

→ For Serving

21 - 4 pita breads
22 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
23 - Fresh parsley for garnish

# Steps to Cook:

01 - Combine ground beef, ground lamb, grated onion, chopped parsley, minced garlic, cumin, coriander, allspice, Aleppo chili flakes, paprika, pomegranate molasses, salt, and black pepper in a large bowl. Mix thoroughly until evenly blended.
02 - If pita breads are dry or stiff, wrap each in a damp paper towel and microwave for 15-20 seconds, or heat briefly in a dry skillet for a few seconds on each side to soften.
03 - Open each pita pocket and spread approximately 1 inch of the meat mixture inside, pressing it evenly to fill the edges.
04 - Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Place the stuffed pitas open-side down and cook for 2-3 minutes until browned. Flip and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes per side until golden and cooked through, pressing gently with a spatula for even cooking. Work in batches as needed.
05 - Whisk together mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, distilled vinegar, sugar, salt, black pepper, and minced garlic in a medium bowl until smooth.
06 - Serve the warm stuffed pitas with shwarma white sauce on the side and garnish with fresh parsley.

# Extra Suggestions:

01 - Use fresh herbs and properly balance spices for optimal flavor. Gently pressing the pitas during cooking ensures even browning and thorough cooking.

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