Lamb Gyros With Cucumber-Yogurt Sauce

Lamb Gyros With Cucumber-Yogurt Sauce

Course :	Greek
From:	HungryMonster.com
Serves:	4

Ingredients:

		-----sauce-----
8	ounces	plain yogurt
1/3	cup	cucumber -- seeded and chopped
2	tablespoons	onion -- finely chopped
1	clove	garlic
1	teaspoon	sugar
		-----gyros-----
1	pound	lean ground lamb
2	cloves	garlic
1 1/2	teaspoons	dried oregano -- crushed
1	teaspoon	onion powder
1	teaspoon	salt
3/4	teaspoon	pepper
1	large	tomato -- halved and thinly
1	small	onion -- thinly sliced
4	loaf	pita breads -- halved and warmed

Preparation:

For sauce, combine all ingredients in medium bowl; mix well. Cover and refrigerate. For gyros, combine lamb and seasonings in a large bowl; mix gently to blend well. Shape into 2 oval 1/2-inch thick patties. Place patties on rack in broiler pan so surface of meat is 3-4 inches from heat. Broil 8-10 minutes or until no longer pink, turning once. Carve each patty into thin slices. Place equal amounts of lamb, tomato and onion in each pita half. Serve with yogurt sauce. Makes 4 servings.