Greek-Style Burrito

Directions

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   Place rice and 1 1/3 cup water in medium saucepan.
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   Cover and bring to a boil.
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   Reduce heat to low and simmer for 14 minutes.
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   Do not stir or lift cover.
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   Remove from heat and let steam, covered for an additional 10 minutes.
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   Meanwhile, brown beef and garlic in a large, non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
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   Drain on paper towels to remove all fat.
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   You may use a mesh strainer, as I do.
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   Return meat/garlic mixture to skillet and add mint, oregano, cumin and salt.
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    Cook over medium heat 1 minute, stirring constantly.
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    Remove from heat.
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    Add the yogurt and the cooked rice, mixing well.
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    Spoon onto center of warm tortilla, top with lettuce and roll up.
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    Note: you can warm the tortillas in the microwave oven.
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    Lay them flat and heat them at medium power for 45-50 seconds.
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    Check about half-way through, and be sure not to over-heat them.
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    All microwave ovens heat differently.
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    You can also warm them in the oven at 250 by wrapping them in aluminum
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    foil and heat in 250 oven for 10 minutes.