8 oz plain yogurt
1/3 cup cucumber, seeded & chopped
2 tbsp onion, finely chopped
1 cl garlic, minced
SUGAR GYROS
1 lb lean ground lamb
2 cl garlic, minced
1 1/2 tsp dried oregano, crushed
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp salt
3/4 tsp pepper
1 large tomato, halved & thinly slic
1 small onion, thinly sliced
4 pita breads, halved and warm
Directions
Recipe by: Z_BRIGHTS@TITAN.SFASU.EDU For sauce, combine all
ingredients in medium bowl; mix well. Cover and refrigerate.
For gyros, combine lamb and seasonings in a large bowl; mix gently to
blend well. Shape into 2 oval 1/2-inch thick patties. Place patties
on rack in broiler pan so surface of meat is 3-4 inches from heat.
Broil 8-10 minutes until no loger pink, turning once. Carve each
patty into thin slices. Place equal amounts of lamb, tomato and onion
in each pita half.
Serve with yogurt sauce.
Makes 4 servings.
Servings: 4 servings
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Categories: Cucumber; Greek; Lamb; Meat; Sauce
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