BEAN 'N' BURGER POCKETS

Bean 'n' Burger Pockets image

This recipe started out as an alternative to baked beans-just for a change of taste. One day, I decided to add ground beef and other ingredients. Now it's a main dish we enjoy often.-Gwen Parsons, Boring, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

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 (16 ounces) navy beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (8-1/2 ounces) lima beans
12 pita pocket halves
Shredded cheddar cheese, optional

Steps:

In a heavy saucepan or Dutch oven, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. , Add tomatoes, tomato sauce, onion, garlic, brown sugar and seasonings. Cover and simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally. , Stir in beans; heat through. Spoon about 1/2 cup into each pita half. If desired, top with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 516 calories, Fat 12g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 58mg cholesterol, Sodium 1227mg sodium, Carbohydrate 68g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 11g fiber), Protein 34g protein.