Hearty Pita Tacos
All the flavors you love in a taco but served in a whole wheat pita pocket. Try these Hearty Pita Tacos on a week night for a fast and delicious dinner. For more perfect dinner ideas try this Pulled Pork Grilled Cheese.
Servings 6 servings
Equipment
- Large skillet
Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 small red bell pepper, chopped
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1 can (16 ounces) light kidney beans, rinsed and drained
- ¾ cup frozen corn
- ⅔ cup taco sauce
- 1 can (2 ¼ ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
- ½ teaspoon garlic salt
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 6 whole wheat pita pocket halves
- 6 tablespoons shredded Mexican Blend cheese
- 6 large lettuce leaves
- Optional: Additional taco sauce or sliced avocado for serving
Instructions
Making the Hearty Pita Tacos
- 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.
- Placing a large lettuce leaf in the bottom of each pita half and then spoon about ¾ cup beef mixture into each. Top with 1 tablespoon shredded cheese.
- Garnish with additional taco sauce and sliced avocado, if desired. Serve immediately.