Stuffed Pita Pockets(Serves At Least 4) Recipe

Name: Stuffed Pita Pockets(Serves At Least 4)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb. lean hamburger; 1/2 c. chopped round onion; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 3/4 tsp. dried oregano leaves, crushed; 1/4 tsp. dried marjoram leaves, crushed; 1/2 tsp. dried basil leaves, crushed; 1 Tbsp. dried parsley leaves; 1 beef bouillon cube, dissolved in 1/3 to 1/2 c. hot water; 1 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen chopped leaf spinach; 1 egg or 1/4 c. Egg Beaters egg product; 1 tomato, diced; 4 oz. fresh mushrooms, sliced (optional); 4 whole pita rounds, halved; 2 tsp. margarine or butter; 2 tsp. vegetable oil; salt and pepper

Servings: persons

1 lb. lean hamburger
1/2 c. chopped round onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
3/4 tsp. dried oregano leaves, crushed
1/4 tsp. dried marjoram leaves, crushed
1/2 tsp. dried basil leaves, crushed
1 Tbsp. dried parsley leaves
1 beef bouillon cube, dissolved in 1/3 to 1/2 c. hot water
1 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen chopped leaf spinach
1 egg or 1/4 c. Egg Beaters egg product
1 tomato, diced
4 oz. fresh mushrooms, sliced (optional)
4 whole pita rounds, halved
2 tsp. margarine or butter
2 tsp. vegetable oil
salt and pepper

1
Cook spinach in microwave according to package directions; cool, drain and squeeze out liquid and set aside.
2
Scramble egg and set aside.
3
Saute mushrooms in the butter (do not let them soften); remove from skillet and set aside.
4
Saute onion in the oil and remove from skillet.
5
Brown meat in skillet, breaking beef up, then add the garlic and saute for 30 seconds.
6
Then add cooked onion, the herbs, pepper, bouillon cube and water; cover and simmer on low heat for 5 minutes or until bouillon is dissolved. Uncover and add spinach, mushrooms and scrambled egg and heat through.
7
Taste and adjust seasonings with salt and pepper if desired.

358

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* 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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb. lean hamburger, 1/2 c. chopped round onion, 2 cloves garlic, minced, 3/4 tsp. dried oregano leaves, crushed, and more.

Yes, Stuffed Pita Pockets(Serves At Least 4) 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!

Stuffed Pita Pockets(Serves At Least 4)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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