Greek Gyros
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup minced onion
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 pound ground lamb
- 2 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 cup seeded and pared cucumber, diced
- 1/4 cup non-fat yogurt
- 1 tablespoon fresh mint, chopped
- 2 pitas
- 1/2 cup shredded lettuce
- 1/2 cup diced tomato
Instructions
Spray skillet with non-stick spray and add onion and garlic. Cook until soft over low heat stirring constantly. Place in mixing bowl with lamb, lemon juice, oregano and cumin and mix thoroughly. Shape into 2 patties. Place on rack of broiler and broil 3 to 5 minutes on each side, turning once, or until desired doneness. Combine cucumber, yogurt and mint in small bowl and mix. Cut around edge of each pita bread and pull open to form pocket. Fill each pita with half the lettuce and tomato, 1 lamb patty and half the yogurt mixture.