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.
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Cindy Lou
louc@gmail.comNot bad, but I've had better.
Adnan Bashir
b-a33@yahoo.comThese were delicious! The meatballs were so moist and flavorful. I will definitely be making these again.
Ch Mubeen
cm97@gmail.comThese were a nice change from the usual burgers and hot dogs. I will definitely be making them again.
Haji muhammad laashaari
m_haji37@yahoo.comThese were so good! I will definitely be making them again and again.
Sunita Joshi
joshi@hotmail.comThese were a little too greasy for my taste, but overall they were still pretty good.
iqra Abid
iabid@hotmail.co.ukI'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
siphiwe_martin@hotmail.comThese were amazing! I made them for a potluck and they were gone in minutes. Everyone loved them.
Juan Tercero
tj90@yahoo.comThese were okay. The meatballs were a little dry, but the pita bread and tzatziki sauce were good.
Ice Geo
geo-i98@gmail.comI'm not a big fan of meatballs, but these were actually really good. The tzatziki sauce was the perfect complement.
Shkoor Khan
shkoor.khan38@hotmail.comThese were a huge hit at my party! Everyone loved them. I will definitely be making them again.
dua abid
dua@yahoo.comNot bad, but not great. The meatballs were a little bland and the pita bread was a little tough.
dailysadae alam
a39@yahoo.comThese 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
sujeet13@yahoo.comThese were a little dry, but overall they were still good. I think I would add more sauce next time.
Bemnet Mesfin
m.b@hotmail.comThese 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
m_e0@yahoo.comI 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
f60@hotmail.comThese 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.