MEATBALL PITA POCKETS

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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

1 medium cucumber, peeled, seeded and finely chopped
1 large tomatoes, seeded and coarsely chopped
1 small sweet onion, coarsely chopped
1/4 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 egg, beaten
3/4 cup soft breadcrumbs
1/4-1/2 cup milk
2 tablespoons finely chopped onions
1 teaspoon ground allspice (optional)
12 ounces extra lean ground beef
8 ounces ground pork
4 pita bread rounds, halved

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.

Cindy Lou
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Not bad, but I've had better.


Adnan Bashir
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These were delicious! The meatballs were so moist and flavorful. I will definitely be making these again.


Ch Mubeen
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These were a nice change from the usual burgers and hot dogs. I will definitely be making them again.


Haji muhammad laashaari
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These were so good! I will definitely be making them again and again.


Sunita Joshi
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These were a little too greasy for my taste, but overall they were still pretty good.


iqra Abid
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I've made these meatballs pita pockets a few times now and they're always a hit! They're so easy to make and they're always delicious.


Siphiwe Martin
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These were amazing! I made them for a potluck and they were gone in minutes. Everyone loved them.


Juan Tercero
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These were okay. The meatballs were a little dry, but the pita bread and tzatziki sauce were good.


Ice Geo
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I'm not a big fan of meatballs, but these were actually really good. The tzatziki sauce was the perfect complement.


Shkoor Khan
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These were a huge hit at my party! Everyone loved them. I will definitely be making them again.


dua abid
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Not bad, but not great. The meatballs were a little bland and the pita bread was a little tough.


dailysadae alam
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These were delicious! I loved the combination of flavors and textures. The meatballs were moist and flavorful, and the pita bread was soft and fluffy. The tzatziki sauce was also a great addition.


Sujeet Giri
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These were a little dry, but overall they were still good. I think I would add more sauce next time.


Bemnet Mesfin
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These were so easy to make and they tasted amazing! I used ground turkey instead of beef and they were still really flavorful. I will definitely be making these again.


Essence Matherson
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I wasn't sure how these would turn out, but I was pleasantly surprised! The meatballs were tender and juicy, and the pita bread was soft and fluffy. The tzatziki sauce was also delicious. I would definitely make these again.


Ben Feltham
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These meatball pita pockets were a hit with my family! The meatballs were moist and flavorful, and the pita bread was perfectly soft and chewy. I especially loved the tzatziki sauce, which was a refreshing complement to the richness of the meatballs.