Smashed Beef Pita with Tzatziki & Sumac Salad

Name: Smashed Beef Pita with Tzatziki & Sumac Salad
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef; 3 garlic cloves (grated); 1/2 red onion (grated & squeezed); 2-3 tbsp spicy harissa; 3 tbsp salt; 1 tbsp onion powder; 1 tbsp garlic powder; 2 tbsp sumac; 4 pitas/flatbreads; 1/2 Seedless cucumber (grated & squeezed); 1.5 cups Greek yoghurt; 1 Garlic clove (grated); Salt & Pepper to taste; 1 cup parsley leaves; 1 cup mint leaves; 1/2 red onion (thinly julienned); 2 tbsp Sumac; Salt to taste; Juice of 1 lemon

Matmakesmeals @matmakesmeals

Brooklyn, New York

This recipe is perfect for busy weeknights — crispy pita, juicy spiced beef, a big dollop of tzatziki, and a fresh, herby topping with mint, parsley, and a pop of tangy sumac. Fast, easy, and SO good!

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Ingredients

4 servings

Smashed Beef Pita
1 lbground beef
3garlic cloves (grated)
1/2red onion (grated & squeezed)
2-3 tbspspicy harissa
3 tbspsalt
1 tbsponion powder
1 tbspgarlic powder
2 tbspsumac
4pitas/flatbreads
Tzatziki
1/2Seedless cucumber (grated & squeezed)
1.5 cupsGreek yoghurt
1Garlic clove (grated)
Salt & Pepper to taste
Sumac Salad
1 cupparsley leaves
1 cupmint leaves
1/2red onion (thinly julienned)
2 tbspSumac
Salt to taste
Juice of 1 lemon

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Steps

1

In a bowl combine the meat and all other ingredients. Mix well and set aside while you make the other elements.
2

In a bowl, mix the Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, garlic, and a pinch of salt. Set aside in the fridge.
3

In another bowl, toss together the parsley, mint, sliced red onion, sumac, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt. Set aside.
4

Place 2 heaping tbsp of the meat mixture on a flatbread and spread it from edge to edge. Make sure that it’s evenly distributed to ensure even cooking and browning.
5

Into a very hot pan over medium high/high heat place the flatbread meat side down without any additional oil. Weigh it down. Cook for about 3-5 minutes (or until nicely browned) then flip onto the bread side and cook for another 2 minutes. Remove from the pan.
6

Assemble: First the Beef Smash Flatbread, a nice amount of tzatziki, and a handful of the Sumac herbs.

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on April 26, 2025 16:17

Brooklyn, New York

Cooking from the heart to create dishes that connect people ❤️✨I normally cook intuitively without measurements and tasting often. Let me know in the comments if you need some assistance figuring out the proportions!➡️ Follow @matmakesmeals on IG, TT, YT for mew recipe ideas every week