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1 lb lean ground beef

2 red bell peppers, seeded and thinly sliced

2 tablespoons fresh ginger, minced

3 garlic cloves, minced

1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (or less according to your taste)

1/2 cup cilantro

2.5 tablespoons peanut butter

2 tablespoons soy sauce

1 tablespoon sesame oil

2 scallions

4 pita pockets, whole

romaine lettuce leaves

4 servings

25 minutes 10 mins prep

1. Crumble beef into large nonstick skillet and cook over medium heat. Stir occasionally until browned, about 5-6 minutes. Drain well.
2. Add peppers, ginger, garlic, and red pepper flakes to skillet. Cook until peppers are crisp tender.
3. Whisk together in a small bowl peanut butter, cilantro, soy sauce, lime juice, and sesame oil. Stir into beef and pepper mixture.
4. Cut pitas in half and line with lettuce leave. Fill each with about 1/2 cup of the meat mixture. Sprinkle with green onions and serve.