Tuesday, November 9, 2010

Lamb Gyros/Tzatziki Sauce

# 1 lb. ground lamb (or beef)
# 1/4 cup minced red onion
# 2 cloves garlic, minced
# 2 tsp. salt
# 1 tsp. black pepper
# 1 1/2 tsp. cumin
# 1/4 tsp. nutmeg
# 1 tsp. dried oregano
# 2 tsp. fresh lemon juice

Thoroughly combine all ingredients in a bowl.
Shape into oblong loaf, 3-6" long, 1/2" thick. Refrigerate for an hour.
Bake in 375 oven till browned. Let stand for 20 minutes slice into thin strips
Spread tzatziki (yogurt sauce)sauce down the center of a flat bread round, add a lettuce leaf, add some diced tomato.

Yogurt Sauce

* 1 cup extra-thick Greek yogurt
* 1 Tbsp garlic bits
* 1/2 lemon; juiced
* 1/4 cup finely chopped cucumber without seeds
* Salt to taste

Combine all ingredients in a small bowl.
Refrigerator for a couple of hours before using.

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