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)