Cheeseburger Pita Recipe

Name: Cheeseburger Pita
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 whole wheat pita bread (not split); 1 lb lean ground beef or 1 lb extra lean ground turkey; 2 teaspoons onion powder; 2 teaspoons granulated garlic (or to taste); 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 3 tablespoons catsup; 3 tablespoons barbecue sauce (we like KC Masterpiece); 6 ounces cheddar cheese, shredded (or to taste); 1 small onion, chopped; 12 dill pickle slices (optional); vegetable oil

Servings: persons

6 whole wheat pita bread (not split)
1 lb lean ground beef or 1 lb extra lean ground turkey
2 teaspoons onion powder
2 teaspoons granulated garlic (or to taste)
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
3 tablespoons catsup
3 tablespoons barbecue sauce (we like KC Masterpiece)
6 ounces cheddar cheese, shredded (or to taste)
1 small onion, chopped
12 dill pickle slices (optional)
vegetable oil

1
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
2
Saute ground meat with onion powder, granulated garlic, and black pepper until brown.
3
Assemble as follows:
4
Lightly cover one pita with 1 tbsp catsup and 1 tbsp barbeque sauce.
5
Layer 1 oz shredded cheese over sauce.
6
Layer 1/3 meat on top of cheese.
7
Layer 1/3 onion on top of meat.
8
Layer 1 oz shredded cheese on top of onion.
9
Add sliced pickles, if desired.
10
Top with a second pita brushed with vegetable oil.
11
Place assembled sandwiches on ungreased baking sheet. Bake 10 minutes or until top pita is golden brown.
12
Remove from baking sheet and place on cooling racks. Let rest 5 minutes.
13
Cut sandwiches in half and serve warm.

375

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 whole wheat pita bread (not split), 1 lb lean ground beef or 1 lb extra lean ground turkey, 2 teaspoons onion powder, 2 teaspoons granulated garlic (or to taste), and more.

Yes, Cheeseburger Pita falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Cheeseburger Pita

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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