Cheeseburger Pitas Recipe

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"Years ago, my mom converted a stuffed pepper recipe into this easy pita sandwich that calls for leftover rice," relates Becky Floyd of Riverside, California. "I've loved it since I was a kid, and now it's one of my husband's favorites, too." TIP: "For added convenience, use frozen diced green pepper and onions," advised Becky.

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Cheeseburger Pitas Recipe
  • Prep/Total Time: 30 min.
  • Yield: 8 Servings
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Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1/2 cup chopped green pepper
  • 1 cup cooked long grain rice
  • 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
  • 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese
  • 4 pita breads (6 inches), halved

Directions

  • In a large skillet, cook the beef, onion and green pepper over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add the rice, tomato sauce, Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes.
  • Stir in cheese; cover and cook 2-3 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Spoon 1/2 cup into each pita half. Yield: 4 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (2 each) equals 311 calories, 14 g fat (8 g saturated fat), 58 mg cholesterol, 660 mg sodium, 26 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 20 g protein.

Originally published as Cheeseburger Pitas in Quick Cooking July/August 2005, p54

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Reviewed on Jan. 16, 2011 by db7088

I was using flour tortillas because I had no pitas. Even my 6 year old son did love it and he is hard to please when it comes to food


Reviewed on Feb. 18, 2010 by saradeering

I love this recipe, so flavorful and easy to make. Can be doubled very easy. The filling freezes very well.

 
 
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