Category: Greek

Karen Mintzias



GYRO PATTIES



1 1/4 lb Lean ground beef

1 1/4 lb Lean ground lamb

1/4 cup Oregano

1 1/2 tbsp Onion powder

1 tbsp Garlic powder

3/4 tbsp Ground pepper (or more)

1 tsp Thyme

3/4 tsp Salt



YOGURT SAUCE



1 cup Plain yogurt

1/4 cup Finely chopped cucumber

1/4 cup Finely chopped onion

2 tsp Olive oil

Garlic powder

Salt & white pepper

8 large Pita breads, cut in half

Thinly sliced onion rings

For patties: Preheat broiler or prepare barbeque. Combine ingredients lightly but thoroughly in large bowl. Shape into 16 thin patties and broil, turning once, until done as desired.



For sauce: Combine first 4 ingredients in small bowl. Add garlic powder, salt and pepper to taste.



To assemble sandwich, place 1 meat patty in each pita half and top with yogurt sauce and onion slices.



Source: (Journey's End - Mundelein, Illinois) Favorite Restaurant Recipes. ISBN: 0-89535-100-5



Typed for you by Karen Mintzias