Potluck Pockets

Here is another recipe for you today that uses pitas.  I am hoping to try a homemade version of pitas soon.  When I do I will share.
This is a recipe I have been making for a while and is a family favorite.  I found it years ago in a Taste of Home magazine.  The pockets are filled with a savory beef filling.  Then you drizzle it with a sauce.  The recipe is quite salty so if you are not a fan of salty you may not like this one.  The salty flavor comes from soy sauce and worcestershire sauce.  This will be a great recipe for warm weather,  It’s all made on the stove top!  It also comes together in about 30 minutes.

Potluck Pockets

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1/2 cup chopped green pepper
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 6 pita breads, halvedon
• 2 medium tomatoes, diced
• 3 cups shredded lettuce
• SAUCE:
• 1/2 cup soy sauce
• 1/4 cup white vinegar
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• Dash pepper

1. In a large skillet, cook the beef, onion and green pepper over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Add the Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, garlic powder, cumin and Italian seasoning; mix well. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer for 5-10 minutes.
2. In a small saucepan, bring sauce ingredients to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer for 5-10 minutes. Spoon meat mixture into pita halves; top with sauce, tomatoes and lettuce. Yield: 6 servings