Ingredients

  • 1 lb. lean hamburger
  • 1/2 c. chopped round onion
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3/4 tsp. dried oregano leaves, crushed
  • 1/4 tsp. dried marjoram leaves, crushed
  • 1/2 tsp. dried basil leaves, crushed
  • 1 Tbsp. dried parsley leaves
  • 1 beef bouillon cube, dissolved in 1/3 to 1/2 c. hot water
  • 1 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen chopped leaf spinach
  • 1 egg or 1/4 c. Egg Beaters egg product
  • 1 tomato, diced
  • 4 oz. fresh mushrooms, sliced (optional)
  • 4 whole pita rounds, halved
  • 2 tsp. margarine or butter
  • 2 tsp. vegetable oil
  • salt and pepper

Method

  • Cook spinach in microwave according to package directions; cool, drain and squeeze out liquid and set aside.
  • Scramble egg and set aside.
  • Saute mushrooms in the butter (do not let them soften); remove from skillet and set aside.
  • Saute onion in the oil and remove from skillet.
  • Brown meat in skillet, breaking beef up, then add the garlic and saute for 30 seconds.
  • Then add cooked onion, the herbs, pepper, bouillon cube and water; cover and simmer on low heat for 5 minutes or until bouillon is dissolved. Uncover and add spinach, mushrooms and scrambled egg and heat through.
  • Taste and adjust seasonings with salt and pepper if desired.