Title: Gyro Sandwiches
Categories: Greek
Yield: 16 Servings

		Karen Mintzias
GYRO PATTIES
1 1/4	lb	Lean ground beef
1 1/4	lb	Lean ground lamb
1/4	c	Oregano
1 1/2	tb	Onion powder
1	tb	Garlic powder
3/4	tb	Ground pepper (or more)
1	ts	Thyme
3/4	ts	Salt
YOGURT SAUCE
1	c	Plain yogurt
1/4	c	Finely chopped cucumber
1/4	c	Finely chopped onion
2	ts	Olive oil
		Garlic powder
		Salt & white pepper
8	lg	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

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