Mediterranean Inspired Hamburger Pitas with Peppers and Onions topped with Lemon Pepper Cucumbers. Imagine a warm, fluffy pita bread filled with savory ground beef seasoned to perfection. Nestled alongside are tender sautéed onions and green peppers, adding layers of flavor and texture. On top, a refreshing marinated lemon pepper cucumber topping adds a burst of tangy zest, perfectly balancing the richness of the beef. With each bite, you experience a delightful harmony of savory, tangy, and aromatic flavors, making this pita sandwich a satisfying and memorable culinary delight.
Ingredients
For The Hamburger
1.5 pounds of lean ground beef
1 large yellow onion, cut in slices
1 large green pepper, diced
1 tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce (I use powder, see the post before the recipe card for info)
1/2 of a whole lemon
1 tablespoon of minced garlic
1 teaspoon of celery salt
1 tablespoon of dried oregano (adjust to your preferences)
1 teaspoon of black pepper
1/4 cup of water
Olive oil for cooking
For The Cucumber Salad
1 package of small Persian cucumbers or 1 seedless cucumber
1/2 tablespoon of lemon pepper
1 tablespoon of dried chives
2 tablespoons of seasoned rice vinegar
2 teaspoons of dill
1/2 of a whole lemon
1 teaspoon of white sugar
Additional Ingredients
6 pitas
Feta Cheese (optional)
Diced tomatoes (optional)
Shredded lettuce (optional)
Instructions
For the beef mixture, add your olive oil to a pan and sauté your sliced onions and diced green peppers until they are golden brown and soft. I like them to have some char. Season these at the end of cooking with some of the celery salt, the squeeze of the half lemon and half the black pepper and oregano. Remove these to a bowl and set aside.
In the same skillet add your ground beef and cook until fully cooked and break into a fine crumble. Add your Worcestershire sauce or powder, and the remaining ingredients and sauté for 5 to 7 minutes. At the end, add back the peppers and onions to the beef mixture and sauté for a few minutes until well combined and aromatic.
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