Simple Souvlaki
Grrrrrgh!
Course : Lamb
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 4
 

Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   12     oz            Lean ground lamb
    2     cloves        Garlic cloves - peeled and crushed
    4     Tablespoon    Minced onion
      1/2 teaspoon      Dried oregano
      1/2 teaspoon      Dried basil
      1/4 teaspoon      Crushed rosemary
      1/4 teaspoon      Thyme leaves
    1     pinch         Ground red pepper
    3     Tablespoon    Fresh lemon juice
    2     Tablespoon    Vegetable oil
                        Salt -- to taste
    4                   Pitas - wrapped in foil and warmed
    1     cup           Shredded lettuce
-----FOR THE SAUCE-----
    1     clove         Garlic clove - peeled and minced
      1/3 cup           Diced tomato
      1/3 cup           Diced cucumber -- peeled,seeded and chopped
    2     Tablespoon    Fresh chopped mint
    1     Tablespoon    Fresh lemon juice
      3/4 cup           Plain yogurt
 

Preparation:

COMBINE THE LAMB with the garlic, onion, oregano, basil, rosemary, thyme, red pepper, lemon juice and salt and mix just until blended. Form the lamb into 12 meatballs. In a large skillet, heat the oil until hot and almost smoking. Add the meatballs and saute over medium-high heat until cooked through, about 3 minutes per side. Drain the lamb balls well. Combine the garlic, tomato, cucumber, mint, lemon juice and yogurt in a small bowl. Cut open 1 end of each warmed pita, fill with shredded lettuce and 3 meatballs. Spoon the sauce over the meatballs and serve.