Saturday, February 28, 2015

Gyro Burger Pitas

1 lb Ground Lamb (Beef or turkey also work)
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 1/2 tsp dried minced onion
1 tbs dijon mustard
1/4 tsp kosher salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 tbs red wine vinegar
1/4 dried oregano
1 tsp chopped rosemary, dried or fresh
4 whole wheat pitas or 6" flatbread
Thinly sliced onion
Fresh tomato slices
Tzatziki

Gently combine lamb, garlic, onion, mustard, s&p, vinegar, & spice.  With hands shape into 4 oblong patties (they will fit better in pita). Grill 5-6 minutes on each side and remove.

Allow to stand 5 minutes.  Place on pitas, add onions, tomatos and tzatziki.  Fold like a taco and serve immediately.

Tzatziki
1 1/2 c. plain greek yogurt
1 clove garlic, minced
1-2 tsp lemon juice
3 green onion, white ends finely chopped
1 tsp dried dill weed
1/2 med. cucumber peeled, seeded & thinly sliced
Kosher salt and fresh pepper to taste

Combine all ingredients in small bowl.  Stove covered in fridge up to 3 days.

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