Best Beef And Pita Casserole Recipes

GREEK BEEF PITAS

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A local fast-food pita restaurant inspired me to make my own Greek-style sandwiches at home. Add olives if you like. -Nancy Sousley, Lafayette, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

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

Steps:

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 up beef into crumbles; drain. Stir in oregano and 1/2 teaspoon salt., In a small bowl, mix yogurt, tomato, cucumber, dill and remaining salt. Spoon 3/4 cup beef mixture over each pita bread; top with 3 tablespoons yogurt sauce. If desired, top with additional tomatoes and cucumbers. Serve with remaining yogurt sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 407 calories, Fat 11g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 74mg cholesterol, Sodium 851mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 34g protein.

ROAST BEEF GARDEN PITAS

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Showcasing lots of fresh veggies coated with horseradish mayonnaise, these packed pitas appeal to all. Men especially will like the hearty addition of roast beef.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 3 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

3 whole wheat pita pocket halves
1/3 pound thinly sliced deli roast beef
1/4 cup chopped fresh broccoli
1/4 cup frozen corn, thawed
1/4 cup chopped seeded peeled cucumber
2 tablespoons shredded carrot
2 tablespoons finely chopped celery
2 tablespoons thinly sliced green onion
DRESSING:
1-1/2 teaspoons prepared horseradish
1-1/2 teaspoons mayonnaise
1-1/2 teaspoons reduced-fat sour cream
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

Line pita halves with roast beef. In a small bowl, combine the broccoli, corn, cucumber, carrot, celery and onion., In another bowl, combine the dressing ingredients. Pour over vegetable mixture; toss to coat. Fill pita halves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 172 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 30mg cholesterol, Sodium 579mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 14g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

15+ MIDDLE EASTERN GROUND BEEF RECIPES INCLUDING KAFTA KEBOB

15+ Middle Eastern Ground Beef Recipes Including Kafta Kebob image

This juicy beef Kafta Kabob is made with warm spices, onions, parsley and garlic. It comes together in under 30 minutes and can be served in so many different ways including with rice, salad, or in a wrap. Make sure you check out all the other ground beef recipes!

Provided by Amina Al-Saigh

Categories Dinner

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1.5 lb extra lean ground beef
1 bunch parsley (approx. 2 cups packed)
4 cloves garlic
1.5 teaspoon seven spice (middle eastern spice mix)
1 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1.5 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons onion powder
4 tablespoons olive oil (plus more for grilling)
1 tablespoon flour (see notes)

Steps:

Using a food processor, add the garlic, onions and parsley and process for a few seconds until finely chopped
Add the mixture to the ground beef in a bowl, and add all the seasoning and olive oil. Mix well using your hands, then add the flour (see notes) and continue to mix until you form a dough (if dough does not feel firm, add slightly more flour)
Form the Kafta into approximately 3-4 inch long pieces about 1 inch in thickness
Heat up your BBQ or a grill pan on the stove and add a dash of olive oil (I recommend cast iron)
Grill each Kafta for 2-3 minutes on each side (test a piece to ensure it is cooked to your liking) for a total of 6-8 minutes (see notes for baking)
Serve with a yogurt tahini sauce (see Eggplant Fatteh for sauce recipe) over rice, salad, or in a wrap

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 g, Calories 102 kcal, Carbohydrate 1 g, Protein 10 g, Fat 6 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 28 mg, Sodium 269 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, UnsaturatedFat 5 g

EASY MEXICAN CASSEROLE

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This is an easy and very tasty dish. I often substitute ground turkey and low fat dairy products and it is still delicious! Serve with chips, salsa and green salad.

Provided by ANDREALF63

Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 pound lean ground beef
2 cups salsa
1 (16 ounce) can chili beans, drained
3 cups tortilla chips, crushed
2 cups sour cream
1 (2 ounce) can sliced black olives, drained
½ cup chopped green onion
½ cup chopped fresh tomato
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook ground beef until no longer pink. Stir in salsa, reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes, or until liquid is absorbed. Stir in beans, and heat through.
Spray a 9x13 baking dish with cooking spray. Spread crushed tortilla chips in dish, and then spoon beef mixture over chips. Spread sour cream over beef, and sprinkle olives, green onion, and tomato over the sour cream. Top with Cheddar cheese.
Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until hot and bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 631.9 calories, Carbohydrate 32.8 g, Cholesterol 119.2 mg, Fat 43.7 g, Fiber 6.2 g, Protein 31.7 g, SaturatedFat 22.5 g, Sodium 1308.3 mg, Sugar 6 g