Middle Eastern Spicy Filling For Pita Bread Recipe

Name: Middle Eastern Spicy Filling For Pita Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb. lean ground beef; 1 md. sized onion, finely chopped; 1 lg. garlic clove, minced; 3 celery stalks, thinly sliced; 1 md. sized carrot, grated; shredded; 1/2 cup dark raisins; 1 can (8 oz.) tomato sauce; 1 bay leaf; 1/2 tsp. dried thyme leaves; 1/2 tsp. dried marjoram leaves; 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon; 1/4 tsp. ground cloves; 1/4 tsp. ground ginger; 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1/4 tsp. black pepper, preferably freshly ground; 2 to 3 drops Tabasco sauce

Servings: persons

1 lb. lean ground beef
1 md. sized onion, finely chopped
1 lg. garlic clove, minced
3 celery stalks, thinly sliced
1 md. sized carrot, grated
shredded
1/2 cup dark raisins
1 can (8 oz.) tomato sauce
1 bay leaf
1/2 tsp. dried thyme leaves
1/2 tsp. dried marjoram leaves
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp. ground cloves
1/4 tsp. ground ginger
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. black pepper, preferably freshly ground
2 to 3 drops Tabasco sauce

1
In a large skillet, cook the ground beef, onion, garlic, and celery over medium high heat, breaking up the meat with a spoon, until the meat is brown and the onion is tender.
2
Drain off and discard any excess fat.
3
Stir in the carrot and raisins.
4
Add all the remaining ingredients, stirring to combine well.
5
Bring to a boil.
6
Turn the heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until the flavours are well blended.
7
Remove the bay leaf.
8
Serve in pita bread pockets.
9
Serve as a light main dish.
10
To Serve: Medium sized or large whole wheat or white pita bread rounds, cut in half to form semicircles.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb. lean ground beef, 1 md. sized onion, finely chopped, 1 lg. garlic clove, minced, 3 celery stalks, thinly sliced, and more.

Yes, Middle Eastern Spicy Filling For Pita Bread falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Middle Eastern Spicy Filling For Pita Bread

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