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Sloppy Joe Pitas Freezer Recipe

Double or triple this recipe if you'd like, or freeze in smaller portions.
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Equipment

  • freezer

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 small onion chopped
  • 1 clove of garlic minced
  • 2 tsp chili powder
  • 2 tsp flour
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • 1 small can tomato sauce
  • cayenne pepper 1/4 tsp or to taste
  • 1/2 beef broth

On serving day

  • 6 pita shells on serving day

Instructions

  • In large skillet, brown ground beef, ensuring you break up into small pieces as it browns, about 5 minutes or until no pink remains.
  • Over medium heat, add onion, minced garlic, chili powder, oregano, flour, cumin and cayenne pepper. Cook for about five minutes or until onions are soft.
  • Add beef broth and tomato sauce, stirring until slightly thickened. Cook for a further five minutes, stirring ocassionally. Allow to cool and divide into freezer containers.

On serving day

  • Thaw in refrigerator then heat in microwave or saucepan until thoroughly heated. Serve in pita shells. Add cheese, tomatoes, etc if desired.