Greek Beef Pita Pizza

Name: Greek Beef Pita Pizza
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons ghee ({clarified butter} butter or olive oil); 1 pound ground beef (Certified Angus Beef ® brand); 1/4 teaspoon salt; Dash of pepper; 1 teaspoon oregano; 1/2 teaspoon basil; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper ({optional}); 4 - 6 inch pita bread ({try whole wheat for a healthier version}); 1 cup hummus (divided); 1/4 cup red onion (diced); 1 cup tomatoes (divided); 1 cup cucumber (diced); 1/2 cup feta cheese (crumbled); 1 cup kalamata olives (pitted and sliced in half); 1/2 cup parsley (chopped, divided); 1/2 cup pepperoncinis (sliced {optional})

This Greek Beef Pita Pizza is loaded with your favorite Greek ingredients along with flavorful ground beef and a spread of hummus.

Prep15 min
Cook15 min
Total30 min
Makes4 servings
Calories585

Ingredients

4 servings

2 tablespoons ghee ({clarified butter} butter or olive oil)
1 pound ground beef (Certified Angus Beef ® brand)
1/4 teaspoon salt
Dash of pepper
1 teaspoon oregano
1/2 teaspoon basil
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper ({optional})
4 - 6 inch pita bread ({try whole wheat for a healthier version})
1 cup hummus (divided)
1/4 cup red onion (diced)
1 cup tomatoes (divided)
1 cup cucumber (diced)
1/2 cup feta cheese (crumbled)
1 cup kalamata olives (pitted and sliced in half)
1/2 cup parsley (chopped, divided)
1/2 cup pepperoncinis (sliced {optional})

Method

1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
2
In a large skillet heat the 2 Tablespoons ghee, butter or olive oil over medium heat. Add the ground beef, salt and pepper and sauté until the beef is browned. Stir in the oregano, basil, cayenne pepper and drain any excess fat and set aside.
3
Set your 4 pita rounds on a baking sheets. Spread a thin layer of hummus on each of them. Top with the cooked ground beef.
4
Bake in the oven for 5-7 minutes, until the pita is just starting to crisp. Top with the red onion, tomato, cucumber, feta cheese, olives, parsley and pepperoncini.

Notes

These pita pizzas are very customizable. Feel free to add ingredients or take away any you don't want. You can also heat all the ingredients on the pizza if you like everything warmed up. For the hummus feel free to use whatever you have on hand.