TEX-MEX PITAS

Tex-Mex Pitas image

"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."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 50m

Yield 7 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

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 shredded cheddar cheese
Sliced jalapenos

Steps:

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. , Spoon about 1/3 cup into each pita half; top with about 2 tablespoons cheese and a few jalapeno slices. Place in an ungreased 13x9-in. baking pan. , Bake at 350° for 10 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 623 calories, Fat 27g fat (16g saturated fat), Cholesterol 120mg cholesterol, Sodium 1526mg sodium, Carbohydrate 51g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 42g protein.