Pita Dough
Ingredients
- 500 g all-purpose flour
- 1/2 packet dry yeast
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp vinegar
- Lukewarm water
- A few drops of olive oil for cooking each pita
Instructions
- Sift the flour into a bowl, make a well in the center, and add the yeast, sugar, salt, and vinegar.
- Gradually add the lukewarm water while kneading until the dough becomes soft and elastic.
- Cover the dough with a kitchen towel and let it rise for 1 hour.
- Divide the dough into 4 or 5 portions, depending on the desired pita size.
- Shape each portion into a pita using your hands or a rolling pin. Drizzle with olive oil.
- Cook the pitas in a non-stick pan for 3-4 minutes on each side.
- Keep the pitas warm until ready to assemble to preserve their flexibility.
Beef Patty Ingredients
- 500 g ground beef
- 4 slices of stale bread, soaked and squeezed
- 2-3 tbsp chopped parsley
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1 egg
- Salt
- Pepper
- Oregano
- 2 tbsp vinegar
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Fries Ingredients
- 5 medium potatoes
- Olive oil for frying
Additional Toppings
- 1 fried potato per pita
- 3-4 tomato slices
- 3-4 onion slices
- 4-5 arugula or lettuce leaves
- 1 tbsp yogurt per pita
- Salt
- Sweet paprika
Instructions
For the Beef Patties
- Place the ground beef in a bowl and drizzle with vinegar.
- Add all the remaining ingredients and knead for about 10 minutes until the mixture is fluffy.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate for 2 hours.
- Remove from the refrigerator, knead briefly, and shape the patties to your preferred size.
- Heat a grill pan over medium heat without adding oil.
- Cook the patties for about 4-5 minutes on each side.
For the Fries
- Peel the potatoes and cut them into rectangular strips.
- Heat the olive oil in a frying pan and fry the potatoes until golden and crispy.
Assembly
- Place the pitas on serving plates.
- Top each pita with fried potatoes, a beef patty, onion slices, tomato slices, arugula leaves, a dollop of yogurt, a sprinkle of sweet paprika, and a pinch of salt.
This pita dish is a true comfort meal, bringing together the smoky flavors of grilled beef patties, crispy golden fries, and fresh toppings, all wrapped in a soft, homemade pita. It’s a delicious and satisfying way to enjoy a hearty meal with a Mediterranean twist!
