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Greek

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 pound lean ground lamb
  • 1 small onion (grated)
  • 3-4 cloves garlic (pressed)
  • 2 teaspoons oregano
  • 1 teaspoon marjoram
  • 1 teaspoon thyme
  • 1 Tablespoon fresh ground black pepper
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • Greek-style Pita bread
  • Sliced tomatoes
  • Thinly sliced onion rings for garnish

Tzatziki Yogurt Sauce

  • 1 cup plain low-fat yogurt
  • 1/4 cup grated cucumber
  • 1/4 cup grated onion
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • Garlic powder

Instructions
 

  • Make the sauce first by combining the first five ingredients and set aside to develop the flavors.
  • Preheat broiler or prepare barbecue.
  • Combine the rest of the ingredients, except pita and onion rings, thoroughly in large bowl.
  • Shape into a flattened loaf and broil, turning until a thermometer inserted in the middle reads 155-Degrees F.
  • Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing as thinly as possible.
  • Assemble each sandwich by placing a few slices of meat in a pita, add a few onion rings, some chopped tomato and drizzle on some of the sauce.
  • Serve with plenty of napkins.

Notes

It’s a loaf, so you can slice it similar to the ones at the restaurants.