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  • Prep 25 min
  • Total 40 min
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Let ground lamb speed your way to great-tasting Greek-style sandwiches. Get the same takeout restaurant taste at home!
Updated Aug 25, 2017
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Ingredients

  • 4 pita breads (6 inches in diameter)
  • 1/2 cup plain yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint leaf or 1 teaspoon dried mint leaves
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 small cucumber, seeded and chopped (3/4 cup)
  • 1 pound ground lamb or beef
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 1 small onion, chopped (1/4 cup)
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 cups shredded lettuce
  • 1 medium tomato, chopped (3/4 cup)

Steps

  • 1
    Split each pita bread halfway around edge with knife; separate to form pocket.
  • 2
    Mix yogurt, mint and sugar in small bowl. Stir in cucumber.
  • 3
    Mix lamb, water, lemon juice, salt, cumin, oregano, pepper, garlic and onion. Shape mixture into 4 thin patties.
  • 4
    Heat oil in 10-inch skillet over medium heat. Cook patties in oil 10 to 12 minutes, turning frequently, until no longer pink in center. Place cooked patty in each pita pocket. Top with yogurt mixture, lettuce and tomato.

Tips from the Betty Crocker Kitchens

  • tip 1
    Save this recipe. The creamy yogurt sauce for this Greek delight also makes a wonderful dip for veggies and topping for potatoes!
  • tip 2
    Microwave Directions: Omit oil. Arrange patties on microwavable dish. Cover loosely with microwavable paper towel and microwave on High 7 to 9 minutes, rotating dish 1/2 turn after 3 minutes, until no longer pink in center. Let stand covered 3 minutes.

Nutrition

395 Calories, 19 g Total Fat, 24 g Protein, 34 g Total Carbohydrate

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
395
Calories from Fat
170
Total Fat
19 g
Saturated Fat
7 g
Cholesterol
75 mg
Sodium
620 mg
Potassium
530 mg
Total Carbohydrate
34 g
Dietary Fiber
2 g
Protein
24 g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
8%
8%
Vitamin C
20%
20%
Calcium
12%
12%
Iron
18%
18%
Exchanges:
2 Starch; 1 Vegetable; 2 High-Fat Meat;
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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