Bean ‘N’ Burger Pockets

Ingredients

• 1-1/4 pounds ground beef
• 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/8 teaspoon each dried thyme, savory, marjoram, oregano and parsley flakes
• 1 can (8-3/4 ounces) navy beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 can (8-3/4 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 can (8-3/4 ounces) lima beans, rinsed and drained
• 5 pita breads, halved
• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese, optional