PICADILLO IN PITA BREAD

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I made many one-dish, top-of-the-stove meals while raising three children. After I'd worked all day, there was always something to do at home. That didn't leave much time to cook! -Shirley Smith, Orange, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 medium onion, chopped
1 small apple, peeled and chopped
1/4 cup beef broth
1 tablespoon vinegar
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce or 1 can (7-3/4 ounces) Mexican-style hot tomato sauce
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 cup raisins
1/3 cup sliced almonds
6 pita pocket halves
Cubed avocado and sour cream, optional

Steps:

In a large skillet over medium heat, cook beef, garlic and onion until beef is brown and onion is soft. Drain fat. Stir in apple, broth, vinegar, tomato sauce, salt, cinnamon and cumin; simmer, stirring occasionally, until the liquid is absorbed, about 15 minutes. Stir in raisins and almonds. Adjust seasoning if necessary., To serve, fill each pita half with beef mixture. If desired, top with avocado and a dollop of sour cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 283 calories, Fat 12g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 47mg cholesterol, Sodium 800mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 18g protein.