Spicy Garlic Beef and Feta Stuffed Pitas

These Spicy Garlic Beef and Feta Stuffed Pitas are a high-protein lunch that comes together in under 30 minutes, making them perfect for a quick weekday meal that still feels indulgent. Lean ground beef is seared until deeply browned, then loaded with a generous amount of fresh garlic and crushed red pepper flakes for a punchy, savory-spicy kick. Tucked into warm, pillowy pita pockets with salty crumbled feta, crisp cucumber, and a tangy yogurt sauce, every bite delivers a satisfying balance of protein, flavor, and texture. Designed with a high-protein lifestyle in mind, each pita packs lean beef, Greek yogurt, and feta cheese to help support muscle recovery and keep you full well past lunchtime. The spicy garlic olive oil drizzle ties everything together, adding richness without piling on empty carbs. Whether you're fueling a workout routine or just want a bold, protein-forward lunch that doesn't skimp on flavor, these stuffed pitas hit the mark. Feel free to customize with your favorite fresh herbs or swap in ground turkey for an even leaner option. These pitas are endlessly adaptable, come together in one pan, and are easy to meal prep ahead for busy days.

Ingredients

• 1 lbground beef, 90% lean
• 6 clovesgarlic, minced, divided
• 1.5 tspcrushed red pepper flakes, divided, adjust to taste
• 4 tbspolive oil, divided
• 1 tspground cumin
• 1 tspsmoked paprika
• 1 tspsalt, plus more to taste
• 0.5 tspblack pepper
• 4 wholepita bread, pocket-style, warmed
• 0.75 cupfeta cheese, crumbled
• 0.5 cupplain Greek yogurt
• 1 cupcucumber, diced
• 0.25 cupred onion, finely diced
• 2 tbspfresh parsley, chopped
• 1 tbsplemon juice, freshly squeezed

Method

1. Mince the garlic cloves, finely dice the red onion and cucumber, and chop the parsley.
2. In a small bowl, stir together 2 tablespoons olive oil with half the minced garlic and 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes to make the spicy garlic oil. Set aside to infuse.
3. In a mixing bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt to make the yogurt sauce. Stir in the diced cucumber.
4. Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon, until browned, about 5-6 minutes.
5. Add the remaining minced garlic, remaining crushed red pepper flakes, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper to the beef. Sauté until fragrant and the beef is fully cooked, about 2-3 minutes more.
6. Remove the skillet from heat and let the beef mixture rest for 2 minutes while you warm the pitas. 2:00
7. Warm the pita breads in a dry skillet or toaster until soft and pliable, then slice each one open to form a pocket.
8. Fill each warm pita with the spicy garlic beef, crumbled feta, red onion, and a spoonful of the cucumber-yogurt sauce.
9. Drizzle the stuffed pitas generously with the spicy garlic olive oil and sprinkle with fresh chopped parsley. Serve immediately.