PITA JOES

By Clarabell

Ingredients

• 1 lb extra-lean ground beef
• 2/3 c chopped onion
• 1 medium carrot, chopped
• 2 oz zucchini, finely chopped
• 1 medium garlic clove, minced
• 1 14.5 oz can no-salt-added whole tomatoes, drained and chopped (I used diced.)
• 1 8 oz can no-salt-added tomato sauce
• 1 T firmly packed light brown sugar
• 2 t chili powder
• 2 t Worcestershire sauce
• 1 t dry mustard
• 1/8 t salt
• 1/8 t pepper
• 4 7-inch whole-wheat pita pockets

Preparation

Step 1

In large skillet, cook beef, onion, carrot, zucchini, and garlic over medium-high heat for 10 minutes, or till beef is no longer pink. Drain and discard liquid. Stir in remaining ingredients except pitas. Reduce heat to medium and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Before serving, cut each pita in half, wrap all in paper towels and microwave on high for 45 - 60 seconds. Spoon 1/2 c beef mixture into pocket of each pita half.