MEDITERRANEAN MEATBALL SANDWICHES
I grow onions, garlic and herbs, so that's what I use in these saucy sandwiches. Make patties or form the ground beef into meatballs instead. -Alysha Braun, St. Catharines, Ontario
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine onion, parsley, salt and pepper. Add beef; mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into four 4x2-in. oblong patties., Grill patties, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat 4-6 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 160°. Serve on pitas with tzatziki sauce and toppings as desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 379 calories, Fat 14g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 70mg cholesterol, Sodium 682mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 26g protein.
MEATBALL PITA POCKETS
A pita sandwich I have enjoyed. Original from a 1979 Better Homes magazine. Sometimes I add crushed garlic or a little garlic powder to the marinating vegetable mixture.
Provided by teapotter
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 45m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine cucumber, tomato, onion, olive oil, vinegar, oregano, salt and pepper. Cover and marinate in refrigerator a few hours or overnight.
- In a small bowl combine egg, bread crumbs, milk, the 2 tbsp onion, allspice and pepper to taste. Add beef and pork and mix well. Shape into 24 meatballs.
- Place meatballs in a baking dish in a single layer. Bake at 375F for 25 minutes or till done. Drain well on paper toweling.
- To assemble sandwiches, place 3 meatballs into each pita bread half. Top with some of the cucumber and tomato mixture and a little of the marinating liquid.
MEDITERRANEAN MEATBALLS IN PITA POCKETS
Sundried tomatoes add lots of umami flavor to these Mediterranean meatballs - they're perfect for nestling into pita pockets! Enjoy with sides made of fresh summer produce for an easy, seasonal meal.Smarts: Double the meatballs and use them later in the week in a pasta or a wrap.
Provided by CookSmarts
Time 40m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Toss tomatoes, shallots, and parsley with red wine vinegar, olive oil, and some salt and pepper.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add cooking oil and then meatballs to heated oil. Sear on both sides for 3 minutes each.
- Lower heat to medium, and add chicken stock. Cover pan with lid or foil and cook for another 4 to 6 minutes, until meatballs are done.
- While meatballs cook, mix cucumbers with yogurt and lemon juice. Season to taste with salt.
- Halve pitas on a sheet pan and broil for 2 to 3 minutes.
- When meatballs are done, halve. Place into pita pockets and drizzle with tzatziki. Enjoy with tomato salad on the side!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 492, Carbohydrate 33g, Cholesterol 121mg, Fat 27g, Fiber 5g, Protein 32g, SaturatedFat 5g, Sodium 807mg, Sugar 8g, TransFat 0g
MEDITERRANEAN MEATBALL PITAS
These lightly spiced, juicy meatballs are the perfect weeknight meal, especially for kids and fussy eaters. Meatballs can be made ahead so that dinner comes together in a cinch!
Provided by SideChef
Categories Weeknight Dinners Kid-Friendly Shellfish-Free Full Meal SideChef Original Soy-Free Fish-Free Peanut-Free Tree Nut-Free Sugar-Free Stove
Time 45m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Finely dice White Onion (3/4) and Garlic (4 clove).
- Add oil to a frying pan on medium-high heat. Saute onions, garlic, and Ground Cumin (1 teaspoon) for 5 minutes.
- Season onion mixture with Salt (to taste) and Ground Black Pepper (to taste) before setting aside to cool.
- Thinly slice Red Onion (1/4) and dice Lebanese Cucumber (2).
- Thinly slice Fresh Parsley (1/2 cup).
- Halve Cherry Tomato (8) and scoop out the seeds from the tomatoes before dicing.
- Combine Ground Beef (1 pound), Egg (1), cooked onions and garlic, Breadcrumbs (2 tablespoon), Plain Greek Yogurt (2 tablespoon), Salt (to taste), and Ground Black Pepper (to taste).
- Form golf-ball sized meatballs.
- Heat 2 tbsp of Vegetable Oil (4 tablespoon) in a skillet over medium-high heat. Fry balls in batches for 2 minutes on each side, or until completely cooked through.
- Warm Pita Bread (8) in a dry pan for 2 minutes.
- Combine cucumbers, red onion, cherry tomatoes, and fresh parsley together with Olive Oil (1 tablespoon), Salt (to taste), and Ground Black Pepper (to taste).
- Top each pita with Plain Greek Yogurt (1/2 cup), 1-2 meatballs (depending on the size of the pita), and salad.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 248 calories, Protein 13.0 g, Fat 10.2 g, Sodium 252.6 mg, SaturatedFat 5.1 g, TransFat 0.2 g, Cholesterol 37.8 mg, Carbohydrate 25.7 g, Sugar 2.2 g, Fiber 1.5 g, UnsaturatedFat 3.9 g
MEDITERRANEAN MEATBALLS
Provided by Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 45m
Yield 5 to 7 servings
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- For the sauce: Heat a saucepan over medium-high heat. Add oil, onion and garlic and sweat down until onion starts to give up some liquid, about 5 minutes. Deglaze pan with red wine, then reduce by half. Add tomatoes, parsley, mint, oregano, chile flakes and bay leaf and bring to a simmer. Let simmer about 20 minutes.
- For the meatballs: Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
- Combine the almonds, parsley, raisins, mint, garlic powder, salt, pepper and chile flakes in a food processor. Pulse until fine. Transfer to a large bowl and add the oil and egg and mix well. Add beef and rice and blend. Portion into golf ball-sized meatballs and put on a sheet pan. Roast until done, 12 to 15 minutes. Pour sauce over meatballs and serve.
MEDITERRANEAN PITA POCKETS
Steps:
- In a small bowl mix together the yogurt, parsley, hot sauce, cumin, and salt and pepper, to taste.
- Slice the top off of each pita pocket. Fill each pocket with 2 slices of brisket, a quarter of the pickled cucumbers and drizzle with the yogurt mixture. Arrange on a serving platter and serve.
CHEESY ITALIAN MEATBALL POCKETS
This copycat stuffed pocket recipe is filled with Italian meatballs coated in marinara sauce and topped with a blend of Italian cheeses and encased in crescent dough.
Provided by Kim's Cooking Now
Categories Main Dish Recipes Savory Pie Recipes Meat Pie Recipes
Time 30m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place marinara sauce in a medium bowl and add meatballs halves; toss to coat in the sauce.
- Remove crescent dough sheet from the can and place on a lightly floured surface. Shape the dough into a well defined rectangle and cut into 4 equal rectangles.
- Place 6 meatball halves cut-side down onto one of the rectangles, leaving a 1/2-inch border. Spoon a bit of the sauce over the meatballs and top with 3 tablespoons Italian cheese. Repeat with another rectangle.
- Brush the border of each rectangle with beaten egg. Cover fillings with remaining rectangles, pinching edges with your fingers and straightening them as you go. Crimp the edges with a fork. Transfer both pockets to the baking sheet using a spatula. Brush with some beaten egg and sprinkle with Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 15 minutes. Serve with remaining marinara sauce for dipping.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 849.9 calories, Carbohydrate 67.7 g, Cholesterol 184.1 mg, Fat 47.2 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 33.4 g, SaturatedFat 15.7 g, Sodium 1752.6 mg, Sugar 19.3 g
GREEK MEATBALLS WITH TZATZIKI AND TOASTED PITA
A traditional Greek recipe for juicy meatballs served over toasted pita with tzatziki!
Provided by Marilena Leavitt
Categories Main Course or Appetizer Appetizer
Time 35m
Yield 4-5
Number Of Ingredients 23
Steps:
- Remove the ground beef from the refrigerator at least 15 minutes before you start cooking. In a large bowl, soak the slices of bread in the red wine vinegar. Let them sit for 5 minutes so they can absorb the vinegar. Squeeze them dry and if there is any vinegar left, discard it. Grate the onion using a box grater and then grate the garlic cloves with the help of a microplane. Add them both to the bowl.
- Next, add the ground beef, egg, olive oil, seasoning, and parsley and mix until all the ingredients are thoroughly incorporated. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least half an hour. (This step will make them easier to roll and hold their shape.)
- Measure out heaped tablespoons of the mixture and roll into balls. It should make about 25 meatballs. Place them on a tray and set aside.
- Place a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat (medium if you have a powerful gas stove). Add enough olive oil to generously cover the bottom of the skillet.
- While the oil is heating, dredge the meatballs lightly in the flour, shaking off excess and place them in the hot skillet. (You will need to cook the meatballs in two batches.) Cook on all sides for about 6 minutes, rolling them around so they cook evenly. Once they are nicely browned, remove them from the skillet and keep warm while you work with the second batch.
- Place three or four of them on a warm pita and add some tzatziki. Sprinkle with some thinly sliced red onions and minced parsley. Wrap the pita tightly around the meatballs and enjoy!
- Peel the cucumber, seed it and grate it. Place it in a colander, sprinkle with some salt and let it sit for half an hour. Squeeze the water out by pressing it between the palms of your hands. Place the grated cucumber in a medium bowl.
- Press the garlic through the press (or use a microplane) and place it in a bowl. Add the minced fresh dill.
- Add the rest of the ingredients, season with salt, mix well and refrigerate overnight or for at least a couple of hours to allow the flavors to develop.
- Before serving, stir it well and taste it. Adjust the seasoning if needed, drizzle with some extra olive oil and serve with toasted Greek pita bread cut in triangles.
MEDITERRANEAN PORK AND PITA POCKETS
This is a very simple spicy stir-fry recipe based on similar dishes from several Mediterranean countries. It is healthy, economical, easy and quick to make in a Wok or Karhai. My kids have adored it since they were toddlers, and that was many years ago! The accuracy of amounts does not matter but keep the ratios about the same though. Use fresh lean and tender Pork. Experiment! That's what cooking is about
Provided by Chilli Prawn
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 40m
Yield 6-12 Piockets, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Slice the pork into 1 cm strips. Mince the ginger and garlic, mix with the lemon juice, sea salt, and ground coriander. Put in fridge for about half an hour; longer if you like.
- Slice onions and capsicums in to strips about 1/2 cm wide. Slice chilies finely and put all in a bowl for later.
- Heat oil to medium hot and add a few strips of pork and cook (in batches) until they just start to brown at the edges (about a minute). As each batch browns remove it and put in to a bowl to relax.
- Now cook the onions in remaining oil (add more oil if you need to) until the onions begin to soften and become slightly transparent. This takes about a minute, so don't overcook them as they will be cooked more later.
- Remove and mix well with the pork strips.
- Fry the capsicum and chili strips for about minute, add the roughly chopped tomatoes, and cook for about 30 seconds on high heat.
- Now add the pork and onions to this mixture, add Tabasco, and bring back to full heat.
- Check seasoning and add more salt and pepper if you need to. You can also add more Tabasco if you like it hotter. Garnish with a little chopped coriander leaves (cilantro) if you wish. Keep the dish warm while you do the Pitas.
- Heat pitas and slice open on one side.
- Serve the pork mixture in a bowl and let each person stuff their own pita. If it is anything like our house you will be checking how many each person has had! I can never make enough of this dish.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 765.3, Fat 33, SaturatedFat 7, Cholesterol 97.5, Sodium 857.9, Carbohydrate 72.9, Fiber 6.8, Sugar 11.3, Protein 45
MEDITERRANEAN MEATBALLS
There are 22 countries that border the Mediterranean, and one of them is Greece. These meatballs are ground beef-based, and they are chock-full of fresh herbs, garlic, and other seasonings that may remind you of Greece. Use these meatballs as appetizers, or serve them inside pita bread with lettuce and tomato. In either case, be sure to serve with plenty of tzatziki, either one you purchase, or one you make from scratch from a recipe on this site.
Provided by Bibi
Categories Meatballs
Time 1h10m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a sheet pan with parchment paper or foil.
- Combine ground beef, egg, bread crumbs, onion, garlic, rosemary, parsley, oregano, dill, coriander, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Mix using your hands until just blended.
- Form meat mixture into balls, about 1 1/2 inches diameter, and place onto the prepared pan.
- Spray meatballs with cooking spray, place in the preheated oven, and bake until the meatballs are browned and no longer pink in the center, about 40 minutes.
- Remove meatballs from the oven and allow to cool slightly on a paper towel lined plate. Garnish with additional fresh parsley for serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 210.3 calories, Carbohydrate 8.7 g, Cholesterol 93.6 mg, Fat 6.9 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 26.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 512.1 mg
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