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Mexican Pita Pockets
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Created by:
Wooloowin State School, QAST
Preparation:
20 min
Cooking:
30 min
Serves:
6
- Chrissy Buzzard
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Ingredients
6pita pockets
1kgbeef mince
3onions, diced
1cantinned tomatoes
2tbspminced garlic
1packetMexican seasoning mix
1/2cuplemon juice
1lettuce, sliced
2tomatoes, diced
2cucumber, sliced
1cupreduced-fat cheese, grated
2avocadoes, diced
1tbspoil
Method
- Heat oil in a large saucepan. Add onions and cook until translucent.
- Add mince and garlic. Cook until browned.
- Add tinned tomatoes and lemon juice. Simmer on med-low heat for at least 15 minutes.
- Separately mix together lettuce, tomato, cucumber and avocado to make a simple salad. Mix the avocado in only just before serving to prevent browning.
- Open pita pocket and add a spoon of salad, a spoon of mince and a sprinkle of cheese.
Recipe description
A hearty meal, full of flavour and colour which is sure to win over the taste buds of all ages.
Variations
Vegetarian option – swap mince with a five bean mix.
