Ingredients
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8
ounces
plain yogurt
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⅓
cup
chopped seeded cucumber
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2
tablespoons
finely chopped onions
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1
garlic clove, minced
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1
teaspoon
sugar
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1
lb
lean ground beef (I use ground turkey)
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1½
teaspoons
dried oregano
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1
teaspoon
garlic powder
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1
teaspoon
onion powder
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1
teaspoon
salt (optional)
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¾
teaspoon
pepper
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4
pita breads
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3
cups
shredded lettuce
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1
large
tomato, chopped
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1
small
onion, chopped
Preparation
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In a bowl, combine first 5 ingredients.
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Cover and refrigerate.
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In separate bowl, combine ground beef and seasonings.
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Mix well.
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Shape into 4 patties.
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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.
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Cut patties into thin slices.
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Stuff into pitas.
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Add lettuce, tomato, and onion.
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Serve with yogurt sauce.
Source: http://www.food.com/recipe/ground-beef-gyros-30081
