Gyros

Serves:

Ingredients:

1 Pound ground lamb or beef
2 c Shredded lettuce
1/2 c Plain yogurt
1 tb Chopped fresh or
1 ts Dried mint leaves
1 ts Sugar
1 sm Cucumber, seeded and
Chopped (about 3/4 cup)
1 md Tomato, chopped
4 pn Breads (6-inch diameter)
2 tb Vegetable oil
2 tb Water
1 tb Lemon juice
1/2 ts Salt
1/2 ts Ground cumin
1/2 ts Dried oregano leaves
1/4 ts Pepper
2 Cl Garlic, crushed
1 sm Onion, chopped-about 1/4 cup
(about 3/4 cup)

Method:

Mix lamb, water, lemon juice, salt, cumin, oregano, pepper, garlic and onion.
Shape into 4 thin patties.
Cook patties in oil over medium heat 10 to 12 minutes, turning frequently, until done.
Split each bread halfway around edge with knife and separate to form pocket.
Place patty in each pocket.
Top with lettuce.
Mix yogurt, mint and sugar.
Stir in cucumber.
Spoon onto lettuce and top with tomato.
4 SANDWICHES; 555 CALORIES PER SANDWICH.