If your family likes gyros as much as mine, they’ll love this quick version that’s made with ground beef instead of lamb. A cucumber yogurt sauce adds an authentic finishing touch.
—RUTH STAHL SHEPHERD, MT
START TO FINISH: 30 MIN. • MAKES: 4 SERVINGS
1 cup (8 ounces) plain yogurt
1/3 cup chopped seeded cucumber
2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon sugar
FILLING
1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon salt, optional
3/4 teaspoon pepper
1 pound ground beef
4 pita breads (6 inches), halved, warmed
3 cups shredded lettuce
1 large tomato, chopped
1 small onion, sliced
1. In a small bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Chill. In a large bowl, combine seasonings; crumble beef over the mixture and mix well. Shape into four patties.
2. Grill, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 6-7 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 160°. Cut patties into thin slices; stuff into pita halves. Add the lettuce, tomato and onion. Serve with the yogurt sauce.