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meatball pita

yield 8 serving(s)

Ingredients For meatball pita

  • 1.5 lb
    extra lean ground beef
  • 1 c
    chopped tomato
  • 1 c
    lettuce, shredded
  • 2 tsp
    prepared horseradish
  • 2/3 c
    plain nonfat yogurt
  • 1.5 c
    sliced mushrooms
  • 1 can
    tomato puree, 15 ounces
  • 1/4 tsp
    pepper
  • 1/4 tsp
    salt
  • 1/4 c
    fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1/3 c
    shallots, finely chopped
  • 1/3 c
    plain, nonfat yogurt
  • 4
    whole wheat pita breads, halved to form pockets

How To Make meatball pita

  • 1
    Spray 12-inch skillet with nonstick cooking spray.
  • 2
    Mix ground beef, 1/3 cup yogurt, the shallots, parsley, salt and pepper.
  • 3
    Shape into 24 meatballs, each about 1-1/2 inches.
  • 4
    Cook meatballs in skillet over medium heat about 5 minutes or until light brown on all sides.
  • 5
    Stir in tomato puree and mushrooms; turn meatballs to coat with sauce.
  • 6
    Cook about 20 minutes, turning occasionally, until meatballs are no longer pink in center.
  • 7
    Remove meatballs from skillet.
  • 8
    Cool sauce 5 minutes; stir in 2/3 cup yogurt and the horseradish.
  • 9
    Divide meatballs, lettuce, tomatoes and sauce among pita breads.

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