Recipe: Gyros Greek Sandwich [edit]

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[edit] Ingredients

1

pound ground lamb or beef

2

tablespoons water

1

tablespoon lemon juice

1

teaspoon salt

1

teaspoon ground cumin

1

teaspoon oregano leaves

½

teaspoon pepper

2

cloves garlic, crushed

1

sm. onion, chopped, about ¼ c

2

tablespoons vegetable oil

4

pita breads, 6 inch diameter

2

cups shredded lettuce

½

cup plain yogurt, or ½ c. sour cream

1

tablespoon snipped mint or 2 tsp. dried mint leaves

1

teaspoon sugar

1

sm. cucumber, peeled and chopped, about ¾ c

1

med. tomato, chopped

[edit] Preparation

Step 1

Mix ground lamb or beef, water, lemon juice, salt, cumin, oregano, pepper, garlic, and onion. Shape into 4 thin patties. Cook patties in oil over medium heat, turning frequently until done, 10-12 minutes. Split each bread half way around with knife; separate to form pocket. (If preferred, you can just fold pita bread, taco form to hold filling.) Place patty in bread; top with lettuce. Mix yogurt, mint and sugar. Stir in cucumber. Spoon onto lettuce; top with tomato. Makes 4 sandwiches. Great with fried and beef based soup.

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