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: 4 Servings

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Ingredients

1 pound ground beef
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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
8 pita pocket halves

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 mixture into pita pockets. Yield: 4 servings.

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