How to Grocery Shop without wasting your time and money.
How to Grocery Shop without wasting your time and money. is a easy Mediterranean recipe that serves 2. 550 calories per serving. Recipe by Ethan Chlebowski on YouTube.
Prep: 15 min | Cook: 10 min | Total: 35 min
Cost: $7.91 total, $3.95 per serving
Ingredients
- 1 lb Ground Beef (85% lean, fresh)
- 1 tsp Salt (Kosher or table salt)
- 2 cloves Garlic (Minced)
- 1 tsp Dried Oregano (Dried)
- 2 pieces Pita Bread (Whole‑wheat preferred)
- 2 tbsp Hummus (Store‑bought or homemade)
- 3 tbsp Greek Yogurt (Plain, full‑fat)
- 1 tbsp Fresh Dill (Finely chopped)
- 1 tsp Lemon Juice (Freshly squeezed)
- 1 cup Lettuce (Shredded)
- 0.5 medium Tomato (Sliced)
- 2 tbsp Red Onion (Thinly sliced)
- 0.25 tsp Sumac (Optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Prep Vegetables & Aromatics
Shred lettuce, slice tomato, thinly slice red onion, mince garlic, and chop fresh dill. Set each aside in separate small bowls.
Time: PT5M
Make Dill Yogurt Sauce
In a mixing bowl combine Greek yogurt, chopped dill, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt. Stir until smooth; add a splash of water if too thick.
Time: PT2M
Cook Ground Beef
Heat the skillet over medium‑high heat. Add ground beef, season with salt, minced garlic, and dried oregano. Break the meat apart with the spatula and cook, stirring occasionally, until fully browned and no longer pink, about 6‑8 minutes.
Time: PT8M
Warm Pita Bread
Push the cooked beef to one side of the skillet. Place each pita in the dry skillet for 30 seconds per side, or microwave for 20 seconds, until warm and slightly toasted.
Time: PT2M
Assemble the Pitas
Spread 1 tbsp hummus on the inside of each pita half. Layer browned ground beef, then add lettuce, tomato, and red onion. Drizzle with dill yogurt sauce and finish with a light sprinkle of sumac.
Time: PT3M
Serve
Plate the assembled pitas, garnish with extra dill if desired, and enjoy.
Time: PT0M
Nutrition Facts
- Calories
- 550
- Protein
- 30 g
- Carbohydrates
- 45 g
- Fat
- 20 g
- Fiber
- 5 g
Dietary info: High Protein, Contains Gluten, Contains Dairy
Allergens: Dairy, Gluten, Sesame
Last updated: April 7, 2026






