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Beef & Cheese Pita Pockets

Savory ground beef and mushrooms simmered in rich beef gravy, tucked into warm pita pockets with shredded cheddar cheese and toasted on a buttered skillet until golden and crisp.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 packet beef gravy mix
  • 4 oz canned mushrooms drained
  • 1 –1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 package pita bread pockets
  • 1 –2 tablespoons butter for cooking

Method
 

  1. Cook the beef: Brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat, breaking it apart as it cooks. Drain any excess grease if needed.
  2. Add the mushrooms: Stir the drained canned mushrooms into the cooked ground beef and heat for 2–3 minutes.
  3. Make the gravy: Prepare the beef gravy according to the instructions on the gravy packet.
  4. Combine: Pour the prepared gravy into the skillet with the ground beef and mushrooms. Stir well to combine and let everything simmer for a few minutes until heated through.
  5. Fill the pita pockets: Carefully open each pita pocket and spoon the beef and gravy mixture inside. Add a generous handful of shredded cheddar cheese.
  6. Toast the pita pockets: Heat a griddle or large skillet over medium heat and lightly butter the surface. Place the filled pita pockets on the pan and cook for a few minutes on each side, gently pressing them down as they cook, until the pita is golden brown and crisp and the cheese is melted.
  7. Serve: Remove from the pan, let cool for a minute or two, and serve warm.

Notes

  • Use your favorite variety of shredded cheddar. Sharp cheddar adds a nice contrast to the savory beef gravy.
  • Be careful not to overfill the pita pockets, as the gravy can make them difficult to handle.
  • If the pita pockets are thick, you may want to warm them slightly before filling to make them easier to open.
  • The filling can also be made ahead of time and reheated before assembling the pita pockets.