Meals Matter

Beefy Bacon Cheese Boats

Contributed By: tbone
tbone

An easy, fun recipe for the whole family to join in making. Appetizing alternative to the traditional hamburger.

Ingredients

1 1/2 pounds Ground beef chuck

1 teaspoon Each of salt and pepper

1/2 cup Pre-cooked bacon bits or crumbles

1 1/2 cup Grated cheddar or Monterey jack cheese

4 Pita pocket bread halves

2 cups Shredded lettuce

2 cups Diced tomatoes

Preparation

Cook the ground beef in a skillet on medium-high heat until well-done (about 8-11 minutes), breaking into medium size pieces. Drain drippings off meat. Keeping meat in same pan, add salt, pepper, and bacon crumbles, stirring to mix well, heating on medium heat for another 3 minutes. Remove from heat and add half of the cheese, mixing lightly.


Open each pita pocket, spooning 1/4 of the meat mixture inside, top with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes and remaining cheese. ENJOY!

Cook's Notes

COOK'S TIP: For more adult tastes, blue cheese can be substituted for other cheeses.

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Recipe Details

Total Preparation Time: 45 minutes
Ingredients: Beef
Actual Cooking Time: Less than 15 minutes
Number of Servings: 4
Origin: American
Special Features: Kids Love It
Kids can help make it
Nutrition Content: Good Source of Calcium
Meal Type: Entree

Nutrient Information

Calories: 837
Total Fat: 60 g
Saturated Fat: 26 g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 4 g
Carbohydrates: 26 g
Protein: 48 g
Vitamin A: 205 RE
Vitamin C: 25 mg
Calcium: 442 mg
Sodium: 1760 mg
Iron: 5 mg
Fiber: 3 g