Time
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.