Lamb Gyros with Cucumber Yogurt Sauce

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19 Jun 2006 10:07 PM

Lamb Gyros with Cucumber Yogurt Sauce This best gyro recipe outside of the Middle East!

INGREDIENTS: 8 oz plain yogurt 1/3 cup peeled, seeded and chopped cucumber 2 tbs grated peeled onion 1 clove garlic, crushed 1 tsp granulated sugar 1 lb ground lamb 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1 1/2 tsp crushed dried oregano 1 tsp onion powder 1 tsp salt 3/4 tsp ground black pepper 4 large pita pockets 1 medium onion, peeled and thinly sliced 1 medium tomato, cored and thinly sliced

DIRECTIONS: 1. Combine yogurt, cucumber, grated onion, the first addition of garlic and sugar in a medium mixing bowl; mix well, cover and refrigerate for at least 1/2 hour. 2. Preheat broiler. 3. In a separate, larger bowl, combine lamb, remaining garlic, oregano, onion powder, salt and pepper; mix well. Shape into two large 1/2-inch-thick patties and broil for 8 to 10 minutes, turning once, or until thoroughly cooked. 4. Carve each patty into thin slices and serve in pita pockets with yogurt sauce, onion and tomato.

Prep: 35 minutes Cook: 10 minutes Serves: 4

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