*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                         Bean 'n' Burger Pockets

Recipe By     : Taste of Home
Serving Size  : 5    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : All Newly Typed Not Shared       Beef

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1 1/4  pounds        ground beef
   1      can           (14 1/2 oz) diced tomatoes -- undrained
   1      can           (8 oz) tomato sauce
     1/2  cup           chopped onion
   1      clove         garlic -- minced
   1      Tablespoon    brown sugar
   1      teaspoon      seasoned salt
   1      teaspoon      chili powder
     1/2  teaspoon      ground cumin
     1/8  teaspoon      dried thyme
     1/8  teaspoon      savory
     1/8  teaspoon      marjoram
     1/8  teaspoon      oregano
     1/8  teaspoon      parsley flakes
   1      can           (8 3/4 oz) navy beans -- rinsed and drained
   1      can           (8 3/4 oz) kidney beans -- rinsed and drained
   1      can           (8 3/4 oz) lima beans -- rinsed and drained
   5                    pita breads -- halved
     1/2  cup           shredded cheddar cheese -- optional

In a heavy saucepan or Dutch oven, brown beef; drain.  Add tomatoes, tomato
sauce, onion, garlic, brown sugar and seasonings.  Cover and simmer for 1
hour, stirring occasionally.  Stir in beans; heat through.  Spoon about 1/2
cup into each pita half.  Top with cheese if desired.

Yield 5 servings.

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