GROUND BEEF GYROS

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This is a great summer meal and quick and easy to put together and tastes wonderful. Refreshing served with the cucumber sauce and is even low in fat. I think this came from Quick Cooking. It's a favorite in our house.

Provided by Cyrene

Time 22m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1 (8 ounce) container plain yogurt
1/3 cup chopped seeded cucumber (thinly slice remainder of cucumber)
2 tablespoons finely chopped onions
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon sugar
1 lb lean ground beef (I use ground turkey)
1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon salt (optional)
3/4 teaspoon pepper
4 pita breads
3 cups shredded lettuce
1 large tomatoes, chopped
1 small onion, chopped

Steps:

In a bowl, combine first 5 ingredients.
Cover and refrigerate. (If possible overnight).
In separate bowl, combine ground beef and seasonings.
Mix well.
Shape into 4 patties.
Grill, covered, (you can also use a toaster oven or broil these) over medium to high heat for 10 to 12 minutes or until meat is no longer pink, turning once.
Cut patties into thin slices.
Stuff into pitas.
Add lettuce,cucumber, tomato, and onion.
Serve with yogurt sauce.

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