Pita Filling / Taco Meat Recipe

Name: Pita Filling / Taco Meat
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef or 1 lb ground venison; 1 cup carrot (finely chopped); 1 cup celery (finely chopped); ½ cup diced onions or 1 tablespoon dried onion; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 (1 1/8 ounce) package fajita seasoning mix; 2 teaspoons chili powder; ½ teaspoon garlic powder; ½ cup water; ½ cup black beans (optional); ½ cup corn (optional); 2 -3 cups cooked rice; 1 diced tomato

Servings: persons

1 lb ground beef or 1 lb ground venison
1 cup carrot (finely chopped)
1 cup celery (finely chopped)
½ cup diced onions or 1 tablespoon dried onion
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 (1 1/8 ounce) package fajita seasoning mix
2 teaspoons chili powder
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ cup water
½ cup black beans (optional)
½ cup corn (optional)
2 -3 cups cooked rice
1 diced tomato

1
Saute carrots, celery, and onion in olive oil and set aside.
2
Brown hamburger, drain, and add fajita seasoning along with the chili and garlic powder.
3
Add water and black beans/corn.
4
Cook down for about 5-10 min and add the vegitables that were set aside earlier.
5
Remove from heat and add cooked rice and tomato.
6
Fill pita breads or tortilla shells.
7
I've also had this wrapped in romaine after I ran out of pita bread.
8
Could top with lettuce, sour cream, or taco sauce.

640

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb ground beef or 1 lb ground venison, 1 cup carrot (finely chopped), 1 cup celery (finely chopped), ½ cup diced onions or 1 tablespoon dried onion, and more.

Yes, Pita Filling / Taco Meat falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Pita Filling / Taco Meat

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