Instructions

• Heat a large, 3–4 inch deep skillet over medium-high heat. Add ½ tbsp olive oil and let it warm for 30 seconds.
• Add 1 lb ground beef to the skillet. Break the beef into pieces about the size of a spoonful as you add it.
• Once the beef is in the pan, add 2 medium carrots (diced), ½½ onion (diced), ½ red bell pepper (diced), 1 tbsp minced garlic, ¼ tsp dried oregano, ¼ tsp dried parsley, ¼ tsp salt, and ¼ tsp ground black pepper. Stir to combine.
• Cook the beef and vegetable mixture, stirring and breaking up any large pieces every 30–60 seconds, until the beef is thoroughly browned and the vegetables are tender, about 10–15 minutes total. Adjust heat as needed so the garlic does not burn.
• When the beef mixture is done, remove the skillet from heat and set aside while you prepare the labneh.
• Heat a small skillet over medium heat. Add 1 tbsp olive oil and 1 tbsp minced garlic. Cook, stirring regularly, until the garlic becomes fragrant and translucent, about 1–2 minutes. Do not let the garlic brown or burn.
• Remove the garlic oil from the heat and let it cool for a few minutes. Transfer the garlic and oil to a medium mixing bowl.
• Add 16 oz labneh (or Greek yogurt), ½ tsp salt, and 1 tbsp fresh chopped dill to the garlic oil in the mixing bowl. Fold gently with a spatula until the mixture is smooth and combined.
• Spread the labneh on a serving platter or into individual bowls. Spoon the cooked ground beef and vegetable mixture on top of or beside the labneh.
• Sprinkle 1 tbsp fresh chopped parsley over the assembled platter. Drizzle the optional 1 tbsp olive oil for serving over the labneh at the time of serving, if desired.
• Warm the 2 pita breads for serving: slice and toast, air-fry, or heat in a skillet about 1–2 minutes per side until warmed and lightly browned. If you choose to pan-fry, brush or lightly coat the pita with the optional olive oil before heating.
• Serve immediately: labneh with garlic and dill, topped with the Mediterranean ground beef and garnished with fresh parsley, alongside the warmed pita bread.