Monday, February 06, 2006

Beef and Tomato Pitas

This is from my Kenmore Microwave Cooking book.

1 cup plain yogurt
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
1/4 teaspoon dried mint leaves
1 1/2 pounds ground lean beef
1 clove garlic, minced
1 can (8 ounces) stewed tomatoes, chopped
1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
4 loaves (6-inch) pita bread
1 1/2 cups shredded lettuce

  1. Combing yogurt, green pepper, onion and mint in a bowl to make dressing; set aside.
  2. Combine ground beef and garlic in a 2-quart microwavable casserole. Cook covered with waxed paper 4 to 5 minutes at m. high or until no longer pink; stir twice. Drain. Stir in tomatoes and parsley. Cook covered 2 to 2 1/2 minutes on medium high or until heated thoroughly; stir once.
  3. Spoon beef mixture evenly over each pita bread and sprinkle with shredded lettuce. Serve with yogurt dressing.


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