Beefy Rice Salad Sandwiches - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3/4 lb. lean ground beef
1/2 small onion, chopped
1/2 tsp. thyme leaves, crushed
1 1/2 c. cooked rice
1/2 red pepper, chopped
1/4 c. fresh parsley, chopped
3 Tbsp. olive oil
3 pita bread rounds, cut in half
lettuce leaves
tomato slices

Preparation

Brown meat and onion. Stir in thyme.
Combine rice, red pepper and parsley in a bowl.
Add meat mixture; mix well.
Pour oil over meat mixture.
Season with salt and pepper if desired.
Fill pita shells (halves) with lettuce and tomatoes.
Add meat-rice mixture to shells.
Ready to eat.
You may also add shredded cheese (any flavor), if desired.