Taco Pitas Recipe

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Ingredients:

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8 oz lean ground beef (250 g)
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 large garlic clove, minced
2 tsp chili powder
2 tsp all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1 pinch cayenne pepper
1/2 cup beef stock (125 ml)
1 (19 oz) can pinto beans
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:

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.
Reduce heat to medium. Add onion, garlic, chili powder, flour, oregano, cumin and cayenne pepper. Cook, stirring often, for 5 minutes or until onions are softened.
Pour in stock, cook, stirring until slightly thickened. Stir in beans; cook 2 minutes more until heated through.
To freeze: Let mixture cool. Ladle into freezer containers. Seal, label and date. Freeze for up to 3 months.
To serve: Thaw filling in microwave or in refrigerator over night. Heat in a saucepan until warmed through. Spoon 1/4 cup 850 ml) of the mixture in to pita pockets; top with salsa, veggies and cheese.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	363.28 Kcal (1521 kJ)
Calories from fat	39.41 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	4.38g	7%
Cholesterol	38.75mg	13%
Sodium	623.47mg	26%
Potassium	462.97mg	10%
Total Carbs	55.84g	19%
Sugars	2.09g	8%
Dietary Fiber	3.2g	13%
Protein	22.91g	46%
Vitamin C	1.5mg	3%
Iron	4.5mg	25%
Calcium	104.5mg	10%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	172.22 Kcal (721 kJ)
Calories from fat	18.68 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	2.08g	7%
Cholesterol	18.37mg	13%
Sodium	295.57mg	26%
Potassium	219.48mg	10%
Total Carbs	26.47g	19%
Sugars	0.99g	8%
Dietary Fiber	1.52g	13%
Protein	10.86g	46%
Vitamin C	0.7mg	3%
Iron	2.1mg	25%
Calcium	49.5mg	10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

7

Points
9

PointsPlus

Good Points

low fat,
saturated fat free,
low cholesterol

Bad Points

High in Sodium

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