Smashed Beef Pita with Tzatziki & Sumac Salad

Matmakesmeals
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!

Smashed Beef Pita with Tzatziki & Sumac Salad

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
  1. Smashed Beef Pita
  2. 1 lbground beef
  3. 3garlic cloves (grated)
  4. 1/2red onion (grated & squeezed)
  5. 2-3 tbspspicy harissa
  6. 3 tbspsalt
  7. 1 tbsponion powder
  8. 1 tbspgarlic powder
  9. 2 tbspsumac
  10. 4pitas/flatbreads
  11. Tzatziki
  12. 1/2Seedless cucumber (grated & squeezed)
  13. 1.5 cupsGreek yoghurt
  14. 1Garlic clove (grated)
  15. Salt & Pepper to taste
  16. Sumac Salad
  17. 1 cupparsley leaves
  18. 1 cupmint leaves
  19. 1/2red onion (thinly julienned)
  20. 2 tbspSumac
  21. Salt to taste
  22. Juice of 1 lemon

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1

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

  2. 2

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

  3. 3

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

  4. 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. 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. 6

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

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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
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