Cooking Instructions

• Heat a large skillet over medium heat. If warming the pita in the oven, preheat the oven to 300°F.
• In a small bowl, stir together the plain yogurt, lemon juice, half of the minced garlic, ¼ teaspoon of the salt, and ¼ teaspoon of the black pepper. Set aside.
• Add the olive oil to the skillet. Add the remaining garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
• Add the ground beef, cumin, paprika, oregano, remaining salt, and remaining black pepper. Cook, breaking up the meat, until browned and cooked through, about 8 to 10 minutes.
• Continue cooking for 1 to 2 minutes more so any extra moisture cooks off and the seasoning settles into the beef.
• Warm the pita bread until soft. Fill each pita with shredded lettuce, seasoned beef, diced tomatoes, diced cucumber, and sliced red onion.
• Spoon over the yogurt sauce, sprinkle with chopped parsley, and serve immediately.