MEDITERRANEAN MEATBALL SANDWICHES

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I grow onions, garlic and herbs, so that's what I use in these saucy sandwiches. Make patties or form the ground beef into meatballs instead. -Alysha Braun, St. Catharines, Ontario

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 small onion, finely chopped
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 pound ground beef
4 whole pita breads, warmed
Refrigerated tzatziki sauce
Optional toppings: sliced tomato, chopped red onion and shredded lettuce

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine onion, parsley, salt and pepper. Add beef; mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into four 4x2-in. oblong patties., Grill patties, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat 4-6 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 160°. Serve on pitas with tzatziki sauce and toppings as desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 379 calories, Fat 14g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 70mg cholesterol, Sodium 682mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 26g protein.