Pocket Gyros With Yogurt Sauce

from Gatherings - The Junior League of Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

• Ready In: 1 hr 50 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄4 lbs lean ground beef
• 1 1⁄4 lbs lean ground lamb
• 1  medium onion, finely chopped
• 2  large garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 1⁄4 cup  chopped fresh oregano
• 1  tablespoon fresh thyme sprig, crushed
• 3⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons fresh ground pepper
• 8 (6 inch)  pita bread, cut in half
• 3  medium tomatoes, chopped
• 1  large onion, thinly sliced

• Yogurt Sauce

• 1  cup plain yogurt
• 1⁄4 cup  finely chopped cucumber
• 1⁄4 cup  finely chopped onion
• 1  garlic clove, minced
• 2  teaspoons olive oil
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper

Directions

1. Combine meat, chopped onion, garlic, oregano, thyme, salt and pepper in large bowl and stir well. Shape into loaf pan.
2. Bake at 350 for 1 1/2 hours. Remove from pan and cool.
3. Slice into 1/4 inch slices.
4. Fill pita halves with meat. Top with chopped tomato, sliced onion and Yogurt Sauce.
5. For sauce, combine all ingredients and stir well. Cover and chill.