Gryros

Ang   posted 04-30-98 
  
Gyros 

  1 Pound Ground Lamb 
  1 Large Garlic Clove -- pressed 
  2 Teaspoons Lemon Juice 
  1/2 Teaspoon Basil 
  1/4 Teaspoon Marjoram 
  1/2 Teaspoon Thyme 
  1/2 Teaspoon Rosemary 
  1/2 Teaspoon Pepper 
  2 Tablespoons Fresh Parsley -- snipped 

  6 Whole Pitas 
  2 Whole Tomatoes -- chopped 
  1 Whole Red Onion -- chopped 

  Sauce: 

  2 Cups Sour Cream -- or yogurt 
  1 Medium Cucumber -- seeded, pureed, strained 
  2 Cloves Garlic 
  1/2 Teaspoon Salt 
  2 Tablespoons Sugar -- or to taste 

Combine first nine ingredients and cook like longer, skinnier hamburgers. 
Make sauce.  Warm pitas.  Put meat patties in pitas with tomatoes and onion.

Drizzle with sauce. 

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