Geoffrey Zakarian's Greek Pita Sandwiches | The Kitchen

These flavor-packed pita sandwiches remind Geoffrey of his family's summer picnics as a kid. #GeoffreyZakarian #FoodNetwork #TheKitchen #Greek #PitaSandwiches Watch Geoffrey on #TheKitchen, Saturdays at 11a|10c and #StreamOnMax: https://foodtv.com/StreamOnMaxYT! Get the recipe ▶ https://foodtv.com/3Ng1c0l Subscribe to Food Network ▶ https://foodtv.com/3RLCgkh Talented food experts gather in the kitchen to share lively conversation and delicious recipes. From simple supper ideas to the latest food trends, they cover all things fun in food! Welcome to Food Network, where learning to cook is as simple as clicking play! Grab your apron and get ready to get cookin' with some of the best chefs around the world. We'll give you a behind-the-scenes look at our best shows, take you inside our favorite restaurant and be your resource in the kitchen to make sure every meal is a 10/10! Greek Pita Sandwiches RECIPE COURTESY OF GEOFFREY ZAKARIAN Level: Intermediate Total: 55 min Active: 40 min Yield: 5 sandwiches Ingredients Whipped Feta: 2 cloves garlic One 7-ounce block fet Two 5.3-ounce containers full-fat Greek yogurt 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more as needed 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, or more as needed 1 1/2 teaspoons sumac 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, or more as needed Freshly cracked black pepper Ground Beef: 1 1/2 pounds 80/20 ground beef 1/2 cup grated white onion 3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon kosher salt, or more as needed 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper, or more as needed 2 to 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil Salad: 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar 1 teaspoon honey 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper 1 small English cucumber, small dice 1 small head romaine, small dice 1/2 small red onion, small dice 1/4 cup minced fresh basil 1/4 cup minced fresh dill 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley Sandwiches: 5 pitas, warmed 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 teaspoons za'atar Directions For the whipped feta: Add the garlic, feta, Greek yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, sumac, salt and pepper to a food processor. Blend until smooth. Taste and add more salt, pepper or lemon juice as needed. Chill until ready to use. For the ground beef: Add the beef, onion, parsley, garlic powder, cumin, salt, cinnamon and pepper to a large mixing bowl. Mix to combine, ideally with your hands, to fully distribute each ingredient. In a large cast-iron or heavy-bottomed stainless steel pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat until hot and shimmering. Add the meat mixture and sear, stirring occasionally, until the beef is just cooked through, 7 to 9 minutes. Taste for seasoning and add more as needed. Set aside. For the salad: In a mason jar, add the olive oil, vinegar, honey, mustard, salt and pepper. Shake to emulsify. Add the cucumber, romaine, onion and herbs to a large bowl and toss with the vinaigrette. Taste for seasoning and add more as needed. For the sandwiches: Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F. Brush the pitas with the oil and sprinkle with the za'atar. Wrap the pitas in aluminum foil and warm in the oven until warm, about 10 minutes. Split the warmed pitas and fill first with the sauce, then the ground beef, then the salad. (Rewarm the ground beef before assembling if needed.) Subscribe to our channel to fill up on the latest must-eat recipes, brilliant kitchen hacks and content from your favorite Food Network shows. ▶ WEBSITE: https://www.foodnetwork.com ▶ FULL EPISODES: https://watch.foodnetwork.com ▶ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/FoodNetwork ▶ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/FoodNetwork ▶ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/FoodNetwork ▶ TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@foodnetwork Geoffrey Zakarian's Greek Pita Sandwiches | The Kitchen | Food Network https://youtu.be/CKwtDoIl5WI