Ground Beef Gyros

Time required: 22 Minutes | Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 8 ounces plain yogurt
• ⅓ cup chopped seeded cucumber
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped onions
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 lb lean ground beef (I use ground turkey)
• 1½ teaspoons dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon salt (optional)
• ¾ teaspoon pepper
• 4 pita breads
• 3 cups shredded lettuce
• 1 large tomato, chopped
• 1 small onion, chopped

Preparation

• In a bowl, combine first 5 ingredients.
• Cover and refrigerate.
• 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, tomato, and onion.
• Serve with yogurt sauce.

Source: http://www.food.com/recipe/ground-beef-gyros-30081