Cheeseburger Pitas

Name: Cheeseburger Pitas
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings.
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 shredded cheddar cheese; 8 pita pocket halves

"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.

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 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.

Originally published as Stuffed Pita Bread in Quick Cooking July/August 2005

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ShannonMLeger

Jul 19, 2015

Loved these! Super easy and delicious - they were a big hit with my husband and son! I added chopped lettuce to each pita pocket and topped with sour cream before serving.
db7088

Jan 16, 2011

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
saradeering

Feb 18, 2010

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