Hearty Pita Tacos

Courtesy of Taste of Home

Hearty Pita Tacos

Hearty Pita Tacos

Cook Time

20 minutes

Prep Time

10 minutes

Servings

6

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)

  • 1 small sweet red pepper, chopped

  • 2 green onions, chopped

  • 1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained

  • 3/4 cup frozen corn

  • 2/3 cup taco sauce

  • 1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained

  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt

  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder

  • 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano

  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika

  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper

  • 6 whole wheat pita pocket halves

  • 6 tablespoons shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese

  • Optional: Sliced avocado and additional taco sauce

INSTRUCTIONS

In a large skillet, cook the beef, red pepper and onions over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the beans, corn, taco sauce, olives and seasonings; heat through.

Spoon 3/4 cup beef mixture into each pita half. Sprinkle with cheese. Serve with avocado and additional taco sauce if desired.

Enjoy!