Cheeseburger Pitas Recipes

CHEESEBURGER PITA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
• Saute ground meat with onion powder, granulated garlic, and black pepper until brown.
• Assemble as follows:.
• Lightly cover one pita with 1 tbsp catsup and 1 tbsp barbeque sauce.
• Layer 1 oz shredded cheese over sauce.
• Layer 1/3 meat on top of cheese.
• Layer 1/3 onion on top of meat.
• Layer 1 oz shredded cheese on top of onion.
• Add sliced pickles, if desired.
• Top with a second pita brushed with vegetable oil.
• Place assembled sandwiches on ungreased baking sheet. Bake 10 minutes or until top pita is golden brown.
• Remove from baking sheet and place on cooling racks. Let rest 5 minutes.
• Cut sandwiches in half and serve warm.

CHEESEBURGER PITAS

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.

PITA BURGERS

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the onion, garlic and seasonings; crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into six patties. , Grill, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 5-7 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 160° and juices run clear. , Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the lettuce, cucumber, yogurt and sesame seeds. Top each burger with lettuce mixture; serve with pita breads.

PITA BURGERS

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the onion, garlic and seasonings; crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into six patties.
• Grill or broil for 5-7 minutes on each side or until a meat thermometer reads 160° and juices run clear.
• Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the lettuce, cucumber, yogurt and sesame seeds. Top each burger with lettuce mixture; serve on pita breads.