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Tasty Kofta Pita Pockets with Cucumber Sauce

Tasty Kofta Pita Pockets with Cucumber Sauce

Delicious Middle Eastern kofta meatballs stuffed into warm pita pockets and served with a refreshing cucumber sauce.
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Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 120kcal

Ingredients
 

Main Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 0.5 cup bread crumbs
  • 0.25 cup onion, finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp ground cumin
  • 1 tbsp ground coriander
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 0.5 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 0.25 tsp cayenne pepper optional for heat
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 4 pita pockets pita bread

Cucumber Sauce

  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 0.5 cup cucumber, grated and drained
  • 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 0.25 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper

Instructions

Preparation Steps

  • In a large bowl, combine ground beef, bread crumbs, chopped onion, minced garlic, cumin, coriander, cinnamon, cayenne, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well incorporated.
  • Shape the meat mixture into evenly sized small meatballs or oval koftas, about 1 inch in diameter.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium heat and cook the koftas for 8-10 minutes, turning frequently until browned and cooked through.
  • While the koftas cook, prepare the cucumber sauce by mixing Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, minced garlic, fresh dill, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Stir until smooth.
  • Warm the pita pockets in the oven or skillet until soft and pliable.
  • Fill each pita pocket with 3-4 koftas and spoon a generous amount of cucumber sauce inside.
  • Serve immediately with extra cucumber sauce on the side if desired.

Notes

This recipe makes a flavorful and easy Middle Eastern meal perfect for lunch or dinner. The cucumber sauce adds a cooling contrast to the spicy koftas.