Why this fits a family on a budget
Ground beef and common pantry spices make this flavorful Mediterranean wrap achievable for well under $3 per serving. The air fryer cooks the patties quickly and with minimal cleanup, fitting perfectly into a busy weeknight routine.
• 1 lb ground beef 80/20
• 4 pieces pita bread
• 2 whole roma tomatoes
• 1 whole english cucumber
• 0.5 whole red onion
• 0.25 cup fresh parsley
• 1 whole lemon
• 0.5 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 0.75 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 0.75 tsp ground coriander
• 0.5 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp salt
• 0.5 tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp olive oil
1. In a large bowl, combine the ground beef with cumin, coriander, garlic powder, oregano, half the salt, and black pepper. Mix with your hands just until the spices are evenly distributed — do not overwork the meat.
2. Divide the seasoned beef into 8 equal portions and shape each into a flat oval patty about 3/4 inch thick.
3. Preheat the air fryer to 375°F for 3 minutes.
4. Lightly spray or brush the air fryer basket with olive oil. Arrange patties in a single layer — work in 2 batches if needed to avoid crowding.
5. Air fry the patties at 375°F for 8–10 minutes, flipping once at the 5-minute mark, until the outside is browned and the internal temperature reaches 160°F.
6. While the patties cook, dice the cucumber and tomatoes into small pieces and thinly slice the red onion. Add them all to a bowl with the chopped parsley.
7. Squeeze the juice of half the lemon over the salad, add a pinch of the remaining salt, and toss to combine. Set aside.
8. In a small bowl, stir together the Greek yogurt, the juice of the remaining lemon half, and a small pinch of garlic powder to make a quick yogurt sauce.
9. Warm the pita bread directly in the air fryer at 350°F for 1–2 minutes until soft and pliable.
10. To assemble, open or lay flat each pita, spread a generous spoonful of the yogurt sauce, add 2 beef patties, and top with a heap of the cucumber tomato salad. Serve immediately.
Contains: gluten, dairy. Always double-check labels for your household's allergies.
Cost is a national-average estimate and varies by store and region.
This recipe was generated by Plento Pasto's AI from a library of family-friendly dishes and reviewed for a real photo before publishing. Cooking times, costs, and nutrition are estimates — use your judgment in the kitchen.