Beefy Rice Salad Sandwiches

Description

This is a unique, light beef and rice mixture that is fabulous served warm in pita pockets, or even cold the next day. I got the recipe from my mom, who had modified it from a cookbook she got a long time ago.

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups rice, cooked
  • ½ small onion, finely chopped
  • ½ red bell pepper, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ¾ pound lean ground beef
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme, crushed
  • ½ avocado – peeled, pitted and diced
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar
  • 3 pita bread rounds, cut in half
  • lettuce leaves
  • tomato slices

Prep Time: 15 mins

Cook Time: 25 mins

Total Time: 50 mins

Servings: 6

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