Middle Eastern Beef Pitas
These tasty Middle Eastern Beef Pitas were inspired by Hummus with Lahmeh (spiced meat) at one of my favorite restaurants! I used My Favorite Low-Carb Pita Bread to make this a more carb-conscious treat! This recipe is relatively low in net carbs after you subtract the fiber, but it might be high in carbs for really strict low-carb diets. Hummus is something I enjoy occasionally even though it has some carbs, but if you’re strictly avoiding carbs, but you can make this with a very small amount of hummus, or skip the hummus completely if you prefer and this combination of flavors will still be delicious!
SPICE MIX INGREDIENTS
1 tsp. garlic powder
1/2 tsp. kosher salt
1/2 tsp. ground cumin
1/2 tsp. ground coriander
1/2 tsp. dried oregano
1/2 tsp dried mint (probably optional, but good)
fresh ground black pepper to taste
INGREDIENTS
1 lb. lean ground beef
1 T olive oil, divided
1/2 onion, finely chopped
1/2 cup water
1 cup finely chopped fresh herbs (see notes)
2 T lemon juice
4 Joseph's Pita Bread, or other low-carb pita (see notes)
1/2 cup hummus (see notes)
1 cup finely chopped tomatoes
1/2 cup finely chopped cucumbers
2 T pine nuts (see notes)
Sumac or Za’atar to sprinkle on the finished pita rounds if desired (optional; see notes)