Burrito Pita Pockets

Submitted by looneytunesfan

"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."

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 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

directions

1. 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.
2. Fill pita bread halves with beef mixture, lettuce, tomato and cheese.

Reviews

[twissis]

I really tried to get the volume of ingredients into 2 halved pita pockets, but I could not manage it ... so I used 2 pitas & made then into 4 tostadas & that worked perfectly for 2 of us. They were like comfort food for this Tex-Mex lover formerly from Dallas. I loved ea bite & would not chg a thing except to maybe add avocado if I happened to have it on hand. I added a dollop of sour cream to my tostadas after pics were taken, but DH preferred his plain. IMO, add 1 pita pocket, leave all else the same & this recipe easily serves 6 in pita pockets as written. Thx for sharing this tasty low-cal recipe w/us. :-)