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, salt, vinegar, and sugar.
- Gradually add lukewarm water while kneading until the dough becomes soft and doesn’t stick to your hands.
- Cover the bowl with a towel and let the dough rise for 1 hour.
- Divide the dough into 4-5 pieces, depending on the desired pita size.
- Flatten each piece using your hands or a rolling pin, and drizzle a few drops of olive oil on top.
- Cook the pitas in a non-stick pan for 3-4 minutes on each side.
- Keep them warm until ready to assemble to maintain their flexibility.
Beef Patty Ingredients
- 500 g ground beef
- 4 slices of stale bread, soaked and squeezed
- 2 tbsp chopped parsley
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, 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
Toppings for Each Souvlaki
- 1 fried potato
- 3-4 onion slices
- 3-4 tomato slices
- Arugula or lettuce leaves
- 1 tbsp yogurt or tzatziki
- 1 sliced pepper
- Sweet paprika
- Salt
- Parchment paper for wrapping
Instructions
For the Beef Patties
- Place the ground beef in a bowl, spread it out slightly, and drizzle with vinegar.
- Add the remaining ingredients and knead thoroughly for about 10 minutes until the mixture is well-combined and fluffy.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate for 2 hours to let the flavors develop.
- Remove from the refrigerator, knead briefly, and shape into patties of your desired size.
- Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat without oil and grill the patties for 4-5 minutes on each side.
For the Fries
- Peel and wash the potatoes, then cut them into rectangular strips for frying.
- Heat olive oil in a frying pan and fry the potatoes until golden and crispy.
To Assemble the Souvlaki
- Cut pieces of parchment paper into rectangular shapes.
- Place a pita on each sheet of parchment paper.
- Add the fries, a beef patty, pepper slices, tomatoes, onion, arugula, yogurt or tzatziki, paprika, and a pinch of salt on top of the pita.
- Fold one side of the pita, bring the edges together, and carefully wrap the parchment paper around the souvlaki to secure it.
This homemade souvlaki with beef patties is a flavor-packed dish that combines the freshness of vegetables, the creaminess of yogurt, and the hearty taste of grilled meat. Perfect for a family meal or a casual dinner with friends, it brings the taste of Greece right to your table!
