Potluck Pockets

I found this recipe years ago in Taste of Home. Then I lost it, but I found it again on the website. Taste of Home is one of my favorite magazines. The recipes are always easy and things you have on hand. My husband doesn't eat anything with tomatoes so these are a great alternative to sloppy joes. My favorite way to eat them is on flat bread with tomato, lettuce, and sour cream. I can't quite figure out what nationality to call them. There are elements of Italian, Mexican, Chinese and Mediterranean in it. Tonight I served them with couscous and we're having strawberry shortcake for desert.

Potluck Pockets

SERVINGS: 12
CATEGORY: Main Dish
TIME: Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Ingredients:
1 pound ground beef
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
6 pita breads, halved
2 medium tomatoes, diced
3 cups shredded lettuce
SAUCE:
1/2 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup white vinegar
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Dash pepper
Directions:
In a large skillet, cook the beef, onion and green pepper over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Add the Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, garlic powder, cumin and Italian seasoning; mix well. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer for 5-10 minutes.
In a small saucepan, bring sauce ingredients to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer for 5-10 minutes. Spoon meat mixture into pita halves; top with sauce, tomatoes and lettuce. Yield: 12 servings.