Best Cheeseburger Pitas Recipes

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CHEESEBURGER PITAS



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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.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

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

Steps:

  • 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.

Nutrition Facts :

CHEESEBURGER PITAS



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From Taste of Home. I found some great pitas and I'm looking at different recipes to try and posting here for safekeeping.

Provided by Boomette

Categories     Vegetable

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

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

Steps:

  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 833.3, Fat 36.9, SaturatedFat 18.8, Cholesterol 136.4, Sodium 1368.9, Carbohydrate 77.6, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 5.1, Protein 45.1

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