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Let ground lamb speed your way to great-tasting Greek-style sandwiches. Get the same takeout restaurant taste at home!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 17

4 pita breads (6 inches in diameter)
1/2 cup plain yogurt
1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint leaf or 1 teaspoon dried mint leaves
1 teaspoon sugar
1 small cucumber, seeded and chopped (3/4 cup)
1 pound ground lamb or beef
2 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 small onion, chopped (1/4 cup)
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 cups shredded lettuce
1 medium tomato, chopped (3/4 cup)

Steps:

  • Split each pita bread halfway around edge with knife; separate to form pocket.
  • Mix yogurt, mint and sugar in small bowl. Stir in cucumber.
  • Mix lamb, water, lemon juice, salt, cumin, oregano, pepper, garlic and onion. Shape mixture into 4 thin patties.
  • Heat oil in 10-inch skillet over medium heat. Cook patties in oil 10 to 12 minutes, turning frequently, until no longer pink in center. Place cooked patty in each pita pocket. Top with yogurt mixture, lettuce and tomato.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 395, Carbohydrate 34 g, Cholesterol 75 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 24 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 620 mg

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