Taco Pitas

12 ingredients
13 steps

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces lean ground beef (250 gram)
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 1 large garlic clove, minced
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
  • 12 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 12 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper
  • 12 cup beef stock (125 ml)
  • 1 (19 ounce) can pinto beans or 1 (19 ounce) can black beans or 1 (19 ounce) can red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
  • 6 pita bread, halved to from pockets, warmed (7 inches/18 cm)
  • salsa or shredded lettuce or chopped tomatoes or pepper, strips or shredded mozzarella cheese or cheddar cheese

Directions

  1. 1
    In a large nonstick skillet over medium high heat, cook beef, breaking up with the back of a spoon for 4 minutes/until no longer pink.
  2. 2
    Reduce heat to medium.
  3. 3
    Add onion, garlic, chili powder, flour, oregano, cumin and cayenne pepper.
  4. 4
    Cook, stirring often, for 5 minutes or until onions are softened.
  5. 5
    Pour in stock, cook, stirring until slightly thickened.
  6. 6
    Stir in beans; cook 2 minutes more until heated through.
  7. 7
    To freeze: Let mixture cool.
  8. 8
    Ladle into freezer containers.
  9. 9
    Seal, label and date.
  10. 10
    Freeze for up to 3 months.
  11. 11
    To serve: Thaw filling in microwave or in refrigerator over night.
  12. 12
    Heat in a saucepan until warmed through.
  13. 13
    Spoon 1/4 cup 850 ml) of the mixture in to pita pockets; top with salsa, veggies and cheese.

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