Beef and Bell Pepper Pita Pizzas

For a quick and flavorful take on pizza, these Greek-style pitas make the perfect base—thick and fluffy enough to hold a generous topping of seasoned ground beef and diced bell peppers. Before being spread with a tangy lemon-infused Greek yogurt sauce, the pitas are brushed with a garlicky chili oil and lightly toasted in the oven. A simple and delicious recipe, perfect for a quick meal!

Ingredients

Topping

• 225 g (1/2 lb) lean ground beef
• 15 ml (1 tbsp) olive oil
• 1 onion, thinly sliced
• 1 red bell pepper, seeded and diced
• 15 ml (1 tbsp) chili seasoning
• 2.5 ml (1/2 tsp) ground cumin
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Pizzas

• 30 ml (2 tbsp) olive oil
• 1 garlic clove, finely chopped
• 1 ml (1/4 tsp) crushed red pepper flakes
• 4 thick Greek-style pitas
• 250 ml (1 cup) plain high-protein Greek yogurt, at room temperature
• Finely grated zest of 1 lemon
• 15 ml (1 tbsp) lemon juice
• 30 ml (2 tbsp) chopped flat-leaf parsley

Instructions

Topping

1. Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).
2. In a skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef in olive oil for about 4 minutes, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon.
3. Add the onion, bell pepper, chili seasoning, and cumin. Continue cooking for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside.

Pizzas

1. In a small bowl, mix the olive oil, garlic, and crushed red pepper flakes.
2. Place the pitas on a parchment-lined baking sheet and brush them with the flavored oil. Bake for 6 minutes.
3. Meanwhile, mix the lemon zest and juice into the Greek yogurt. Season with salt and pepper.
4. Spread the yogurt sauce over the pitas, then top with the beef mixture. Sprinkle with chopped parsley.
5. Slice into wedges and serve immediately.