Gyros (Cooking Light Annual Recipes 2004 - Cooking Light)

== Description ==
Source: Cooking Light Annual Recipes 2004 - Cooking Light Magazine
A Greek specialty, gyros are traditionally made from spiced, spit-roasted lamb. Here, we mold a ground lamb mixture into loaves. The yogurt dressing is a variation on traditional tzatziki.
TOTAL TIME: 19 MINUTES
QUICK TIP: Lemon juice is used in the meat mixture, sauce, and salad, so squeeze enough for all at one time.
== Ingredients ==
* 1 teaspoon onion powder
* 1 teaspoon garlic powder
* 1 teaspoon dried oregano
* 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
* 1/4 teaspoon salt
* 3 garlic cloves, minced
* 6 ounces ground lamb
* 6 ounces ground sirloin
* Cooking spray
* 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper
* 1 cup shredded peeled cucumber
* 1/4 cup vertically sliced red onion
* 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint
* 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
* 1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
* 1/8 teaspoon salt
* 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
* 1 (8-ounce) carton plain fat-free yogurt
* 4 pocketless pitas
== Directions ==
# Preheat broiler.
# To prepare loaves, combine first 8 ingredients, stirring well.
# Divide mixture in half, forming each half into a 6 x 3-inch loaf.
# Place loaves on a broiler pan coated with cooking spray; broil 7 minutes on each side or until done.
# Sprinkle loaves with red pepper.
# Cut each loaf crosswise into 1/8-inch slices.
# To prepare sauce; place cucumber and onion on several layers of heavy-duty paper towels.
# Cover with additional paper towels; let stand 5 minutes.
# Combine cucumber mixture, mint, and next 5 ingredients, stirring well.
# Divide meat slices evenly among pitas; top each serving with about 1/4 cup sauce.
Yield: 4 servings
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