Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil for Cucumber Tomato Relish
1 tablespoon vinegar for Cucumber Tomato Relish
2 firm tomatoes for Cucumber Tomato Relish
1 cucumber for Cucumber Tomato Relish
1/2 red onion for Cucumber Tomato Relish
1 cucumber for Feta Mint Tzatziki
1 cup whole-milk plain Greek yogurt for Feta Mint Tzatziki
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese for Feta Mint Tzatziki
1 minced garlic clove for Feta Mint Tzatziki
2 tablespoons minced fresh mint for Feta Mint Tzatziki
1 tablespoon olive oil for Lamb or Turkey Filling
1 1/2 pounds ground lamb, beef, or turkey for Lamb or Turkey Filling
Salt and pepper to taste for Lamb or Turkey Filling
1/2 minced red onion for Lamb or Turkey Filling
2 teaspoons dried oregano for Lamb or Turkey Filling
4 minced garlic cloves for Lamb or Turkey Filling
2 tablespoons tomato paste for Lamb or Turkey Filling
4 tablespoons dry red wine or red wine vinegar for Lamb or Turkey Filling
4 to 6 Greek pitas for assembling
Olive oil for toasting pitas
Instructions
1-First, start by preparing the Cucumber Tomato Relish: combine 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 tablespoon vinegar, 2 firm tomatoes (seeded and diced), 1 cucumber (seeded and diced), and 1/2 red onion (diced). Let it sit for at least one hour to let the flavors meld together. This step adds a fresh, tangy element to your Greek tacos.
2-Next, make the Feta Mint Tzatziki by mixing 1 cucumber (seeded, finely diced, and squeezed to remove moisture) with 1 cup whole-milk plain Greek yogurt, 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese, 1 minced garlic clove, and 2 tablespoons minced fresh mint. Set it aside to chill while you handle the meat.
3-Then, for the Lamb or Turkey Filling, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet and cook 1 1/2 pounds ground lamb, beef, or turkey with salt and pepper until browned. Remove the meat, then sauté 1/2 minced red onion in the pan juices. Add 2 teaspoons dried oregano and 4 minced garlic cloves, stir in 2 tablespoons tomato paste until it caramelizes, and deglaze with 4 tablespoons dry red wine or red wine vinegar. Return the meat to the pan and keep it warm.
4-After that, lightly toast 4 to 6 Greek pitas in a skillet with a drizzle of olive oil, about 20 seconds per side. To assemble, serve everything buffet-style with the relish, tzatziki, meat filling, and extra crumbled feta as desired.
Last Step:
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🔥 Letting the relish sit for an hour intensifies the flavors.
🥒 Press excess moisture from the cucumber to keep tzatziki thick and creamy.
🍷 Red wine or vinegar deglazing adds depth—use whichever you prefer based on taste.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Resting Time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Cooking, toasting
- Cuisine: Greek fusion
- Diet: High protein
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 454 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 266 mg
- Fat: 34 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Carbohydrates: 11 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
