BURRITO PITA POCKETS

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These hand-held pockets are filled with flavor and make an easy, eat-and-run entree for summer outings, too. TASTY TIP: For a change of pace, top with guacamole and sour cream or serve with tortilla chips, salsa and refried beans.

Provided by looneytunesfan

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb lean ground beef
1 (1 1/4 ounce) envelope taco seasoning, can sub BURRITO SEASONING
1 cup water
1 (2 1/4 ounce) can sliced ripe olives, drained
2 (6 inch) pita breads, halved
1 cup shredded lettuce
1 medium tomatoes, seeded and chopped
3/4 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • In a large nonstick skillet coated with nonstick cooking spray, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in burrito seasoning and water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 3-5 minutes or until thickened. Stir in olives.
  • Fill pita bread halves with beef mixture, lettuce, tomato and cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 282.3, Fat 13.3, SaturatedFat 4.9, Cholesterol 73.7, Sodium 330, Carbohydrate 14.1, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 1.1, Protein 25.1

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