Spicy Filling For Pita Bread

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 lb lean ground beef
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 3 celery ribs, thinly sliced
• 1 medium carrot, grated"or" shredded
• 1/2 cup dark raisin
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
• 1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, preferably freshly ground
• 2 -3 drops tabasco sauce

Recipe

• 1 to serve: medium sized or large whole wheat or pita bread rounds, cut in half to form semicircles in a large skillet, cook the ground beef, onion, garlic, and celery over medium high heat, breaking up the meat with a spoon, until the meat is brown and the onion is tender.
• 2 drain off and discard any excess fat.
• 3 stir in the carrot and raisins.
• 4 add all the remaining ingredients, stirring to combine well.
• 5 bring to a boil.
• 6 turn the heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until the flavours are well blended.
• 7 remove the bay leaf.
• 8 serve in pita bread pockets.
• 9 makes 6 to 8 servings.
• 10 serve as a light main dish.
• 11 eat your vegetables.