Karen Mintzias --------------------------------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 ts Thyme

3/4 ts Salt

--------------------------------YOGURT SAUCE-------------------------------- 1 c Plain yogurt

1/4 c Finely chopped cucumber

1/4 c Finely chopped onion

2 ts Olive oil

Garlic powder Salt & white pepper 8 lg 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. Source: (Journey's End - Mundelein, Illinois) Favorite Restaurant Recipes. ISBN: 0-89535-100-5 Typed for you by Karen Mintzias