Recipe: Gyro Sandwich (Greek)

Gyro Sandwiches
Karen Mintzias
(16 servings)

GYRO PATTIES:
1 1/4 lb Lean ground beef
1 1/4 lb Lean ground lamb
1/4 c Oregano
1 1/2 tb Onion powder
1 tb Garlic powder
3/4 tb Ground pepper (or more)
1 tsp Thyme
3/4 tsp Salt YOGURT SAUCE:
1 c Plain yogurt
1/4 c Finely chopped cucumber
1/4 c Finely chopped onion
2 tsp Olive oil
Garlic powder
Salt & white pepper
8 large Pita breads; cut in half
Thinly sliced onion rings

For patties: Preheat broiler or prepare barbeque. Combine ingredients lightly but thoroughly in large bowl. Shape into 16 thin patties and broil, turning once, until done as desired. For sauce: Combine first 4 ingredients in small bowl. Add garlic powder, salt and pepper to taste. To assemble sandwich, place 1 meat patty in each pita half and top with yogurt sauce and onion slices.