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This Greek Beef Pita Pizza is loaded with your favorite Greek ingredients along with flavorful ground beef and a spread of hummus. These make a nice lunch or dinner and are easy to make!
A few months ago Mike and I took a trip to Greece and it was nothing short of amazing.
It exceeded all of my expectations. Of course one of my favorite parts of the trip was the food. I have a serious love for Mediterranean food and I knew I would fall in love with Greek food and all of the bright, fresh flavors.
This Greek Beef Pita Pizza recipe is filled with the ingredients I ate daily while on my trip paired with juicy, flavorful ground beef to create a protein packed lunch or dinner.
I love making pita pizzas in our house for lunches and dinners. They are really easy to put together and you can make each pita pizza different depending on each person’s preferences.
When I make pita pizzas I like to set the ingredients out and have my kids create their own. It is a great way to get your kids involved in the kitchen.
If you like today’s Greek Beef Pita Pizza you have to check out this Chicken Feta Cheddar Pita Pitza, Spiced Beef and Hummus Pita Pizza, Spiced Ground Lamb Pita Recipe or these Greek Hummus Pita Bites.
Recipe Ingredients
For exact ingredient amounts and instructions, see the full recipe card below.
- Beef: This greek pita pizza uses ground beef. I suggest using 80/20 ground beef because the fat adds flavor. Make sure to drain the fat after cooking.
- Spices: The spice mixture that flavors the beef is dried oregano, dried basil and cayenne pepper.
- Pita: These pita pizzas use a smaller pita round. You also could use a large pita or naan bread.
- Hummus: The base of the pita is hummus. You can use your favorite store-bought hummus or make your own with my Lebanese Hummus Recipe.
- Vegetables: I added diced red onion, tomatoes and cucumbers on this pita. You can use any of your favorite veggies.
- Cheese: I like adding crumbled feta cheese to this pita. I like to also use goat cheese sometimes.
- Olives: Kalamata olives are added to this pita. You can use any olive you like or leave them off!
How do you Make this Greek Beef Pita
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Step 1: Cook Beef: In a large skillet heat the 2 Tablespoons ghee, butter or olive oil over medium heat. Add the ground beef, salt and pepper and sauté until the beef is browned.
Step 2: Add Spices to Beef: Stir in the oregano, basil, cayenne pepper and drain any excess fat and set aside.
Step 3: Assemble Pitas: Set your 4 pita rounds on a baking sheets. Spread a thin layer of hummus on each of them. Top with the cooked ground beef.
Step 4: Bake: Bake in the oven for 5-7 minutes, until the pita is just starting to crisp. Top with the red onion, tomato, cucumber, feta cheese, olives, parsley and pepperoncini.
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Greek Beef Pita Pizza
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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons ghee , {clarified butter} butter or olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef, Certified Angus Beef ® brand
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Dash of pepper
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon basil
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper , {optional}
- 4 – 6 inch pita bread , {try whole wheat for a healthier version}
- 1 cup hummus, divided
- 1/4 cup red onion, diced
- 1 cup tomatoes, divided
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1 cup kalamata olives, pitted and sliced in half
- 1/2 cup parsley, chopped, divided
- 1/2 cup pepperoncinis, sliced {optional}
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- In a large skillet heat the 2 Tablespoons ghee, butter or olive oil over medium heat. Add the ground beef, salt and pepper and sauté until the beef is browned. Stir in the oregano, basil, cayenne pepper and drain any excess fat and set aside.
- Set your 4 pita rounds on a baking sheets. Spread a thin layer of hummus on each of them. Top with the cooked ground beef.
- Bake in the oven for 5-7 minutes, until the pita is just starting to crisp. Top with the red onion, tomato, cucumber, feta cheese, olives, parsley and pepperoncini.
Notes
- These pita pizzas are very customizable. Feel free to add ingredients or take away any you don’t want. You can also heat all the ingredients on the pizza if you like everything warmed up.
- For the hummus feel free to use whatever you have on hand.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Such an easy dinner idea.
This is such a great idea! Saving!
This looks AMAZING! I love this idea!
Ok, now you’re making me want to book a flight to Greece! It’s been too long! We love Greek food so much, I can’t wait to surprise my family with this — I know they’ll love it!
These Greek beef pita pizzas need to happen soon for dinner! They look so delicious and will be a big hit with the family!
Looks so fresh and delicious! These are a great way to get out of a dinner rut!
Pita pizzas are so fun! I loved on them when I moved out of Dad’s house. SO easy and delicious.
Love all the fresh veggies on top! Adds such great texture variety and color! 🙂