Quick Beef with Greek Yogurt Sauce
- Total Time
- 0:13
- Prep
- 0:10
- Cook
- 0:03
- Serves
- 4
- Difficulty
- Easy
Similar to the flavors of souvlaki but much quicker and easier to make. Serve with whole wheat pita or tortillas, if desired.
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uncooked 93% lean ground beef1 pound(s)
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minced garlic2 ¼ tsp
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ground cumin1 ¼ tsp
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table salt¾ tsp, divided
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black pepper¼ tsp, freshly ground, divided
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fat-free plain Greek yogurt1 cup(s)
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English cucumber(s)½ cup(s), diced
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mint leaves2 Tbsp, fresh, chopped
- • Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add beef, garlic, cumin, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper; cook, stirring often, until browned, about 3 minutes.
- • Meanwhile, in a small bowl, stir together yogurt, cucumber, remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and remaining 1/8 teaspoon pepper.
- • Serve beef topped with yogurt sauce and sprinkled with mint. Yields about 1 cup beef and 1/4 cup yogurt sauce per serving.