Pita Beef Kebabs Recipe
Ready to kofta? Enjoy a ground beef pita pocket recipe with Middle Eastern inspired meatball filling (aka Kofta Kebab). Made with lean ground beef, fresh parsley, paprika and cumin that's served inside a pita and sprinkled with fresh veggies, feta and a pinch of cayenne pepper for a spicy finish.
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Makes
FEATURED PRODUCT
INGREDIENTS
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4
Fresh Signature Pita breads -
1
lb. lean ground beef -
¼
cup grated onion -
¼
cup finely chopped fresh parsley, divided -
2
tbsp. olive oil -
2
cloves garlic, minced -
1
tsp. ground cumin -
½
tsp. paprika -
½
tsp. dried oregano -
½
tsp. salt -
½
tsp. pepper -
¼
tsp. ground cinnamon -
1
cup diced tomatoes -
1
cup sliced cucumbers -
½
cup hummus -
½
cup crumbled feta cheese -
¼
cup diced red onion
INSTRUCTIONS
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Step 1
Mix together ground beef, grated onion, 2 tbsp. parsley, oil, garlic, cumin, paprika, oregano, salt, pepper and cinnamon until combined.
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Step 2
Divide meat mixture into 4 balls; form each ball into long sausage shape. Thread onto 4 large skewers, squeezing gently to form meat around skewer. Refrigerate for 10 minutes on parchment paper-lined tray.
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Step 3
Preheat grill to medium-high heat; grease grate well. Grill skewers for 8 to 15 minutes or until well marked and cooked through.
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Step 4
Meanwhile warm pitas according to package directions.
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Step 5
Remove beef from skewers. Serve in warm pitas with tomatoes, cucumbers, hummus, feta, red onion and remaining parsley.