Bean 'n' Burger Pockets
Serves: 5
Yield: 5 servings.
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Ingredients:
| 1 1/4 pounds | ground beef |
| 1 can | (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomato, 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 | (8-3/4 ounces) navy beans, rinsed and drained |
| 1 can | (8-3/4 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained |
| 1 can | (8-3/4 ounces) lima beans, rinsed and drained |
| 5 | pita breads, halved |
| 1/2 cup | shredded Cheddar cheese, optional |
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Directions:
Directions
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. Top with cheese if desired.
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