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Prep Time: 40 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes |
Ready In: 50 Minutes Servings: 7 |
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I sometimes treat my friends at work to these peppy pitas at lunchtime, relates Helen Overman from Pottsboro, Texas. I prepare everything in advance, so the spicy sandwiches can just be zapped in the microwave. Ingredients:
2 pounds ground beef |
1 envelope taco seasoning |
1/3 cup water |
1 can (16 ounces) refried beans |
1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chilies, undrained |
pinch ground cumin |
7 pita breads (6 inches), halved |
3 cups (12 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese |
sliced jalapenos |
Directions:
1. In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in the taco seasoning, water, beans, tomatoes and cumin. Simmer, uncovered, for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
2. Spoon about 1/3 cup into each pita half; top with about 2 tablespoons cheese and a few jalapeno slices. Place in an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan.
3. Bake at 350° for 10 minutes or until cheese is melted. Yield: 7 servings.
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