Pita Filling / Taco Meat

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef or ground venison
• 1 cup carrot (finely chopped)
• 1 cup celery (finely chopped)
• 1/2 cup diced onion or 1 tablespoon dried onions
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 (1 1/8 ounce) package fajita seasoning mix
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/2 cup black beans (optional)
• 1/2 cup corn (optional)
• 2-3 cups cooked rice
• 1 diced tomato

Directions

1. 1

   Saute carrots, celery, and onion in olive oil and set aside.

2. 2

   Brown hamburger, drain, and add fajita seasoning along with the chili and garlic powder.

3. 3

   Add water and black beans/corn.

4. 4

   Cook down for about 5-10 min and add the vegitables that were set aside earlier.

5. 5

   Remove from heat and add cooked rice and tomato.

6. 6

   Fill pita breads or tortilla shells. I've also had this wrapped in romaine after I ran out of pita bread.

7. 7

   Could top with lettuce, sour cream, or taco sauce.