Episode One - Humble Beginings
Middle Eastern Beef Pita
Are you ready to reimagine your Friday night dinners? Swap out that regular rotation of bolognaise for our Middle Eastern Beef Pita. Your taste buds will thank you as you take them on a flavour-packed adventure. Our Middle Eastern Beef Pita is here to rescue you from spending fortune on Friday takeaway. Why not try this fast and fabulous recipe instead!?
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What Makes It Special?
Layers of Flavour: Succulent grass-fed beef mince mixed with aromatic spices and coriander, creating a layer of flavours in every bite.
Quick and Easy: No need to spend hours in the kitchen. This recipe is as fast as it is delicious!
Healthy Pizza Vibes: Think of it as your favorite pizza, but healthier and more exotic. Perfect for the whole family!
Mince, Reinvented: Who said mince has to be boring? Not us!
Key Ingredients
Grass-fed beef mince
Greek yogurt
Fresh coriander
A medley of aromatic spices
Sliced onion
Soft, warm pita bread
Perfect For
A cozy Friday night with the family. It's quick, it's tasty, and it's kinda like pizza—but healthier!
Recipe below..
RECIPE DETAILS
IDF OPTION I
Serves 4 Prep Time 10 mins Cook Time 25 mins
Ingredients
Pita Base
4 Pita
2 cups Greek yoghurt
Or smashed roast sweet potato
½ tsp garlic powder
Olive oil
Beef
500g beef mince
3 x spring onions, sliced
Spice mix (see below)
Spice Blend
1 tsp smoked Paprika
1 tsp cumin, ground
½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
2 tsp coriander, ground
½ tsp cinnamon
Pinch of cardamom
Pinch of clove
Herb Oil
½ lemon, juice and zest
1 cup mixed herbs (whatever is growing in the garden or hiding in the fridge)
1 - 2 garlic cloves, depending on taste
⅔ cup extra virgin olive oil
To Prepare
Pre-heat oven to 200°C
Mix yoghurt (or sweet potato if using) with garlic powder.
Lay out pita on a lined oven tray, dollop yoghurt (or sweet potato) across bases, drizzle with a little olive oil and bake for 7 - 10 minutes or until yoghurt is starting to look golden.
Meanwhile, prepare spice blend by toasting spices in a pan over medium heat until fragrant. Remove from the pan and set aside.
Using the same pan, drizzle in a little oil, brown beef mince and stir through spice mix and spring onions. Cook until done (10 - 12 minutes).
Scoop your mince evenly onto the four yoghurt covered pita bases, and return to the oven for 5-7 minutes or until the edges of the pita are starting to look a bit crispy.
Meanwhile, prepare the herb oil by combining all ingredients in a blender (or Nutribullet) and wiz until almost smooth. Adjust to taste with lemon and garlic.
Drizzle a spoon or two of herb oil across each pita and serve with a fresh green salad.
COOKS NOTESHerb oil will store in the fridge for up to a week and has many uses. This quantity will make about 1 cup of herb oil. Drizzle across eggs and sourdough for a delicious breakfast, mix with yoghurt and spoon over potatoes for a creamy dressing, or stir through your next pasta sauce.