Greek Pocket Sandwiches with Cucumber Yogurt Sauce Recipe

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Enjoy a budget friendly summer sandwich without forking over too much money at the fair. These will remind you of the delicious gyros at the fair. Pair them with some grilled sweet corn to complete the meal.

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Ingredients

1 1/2 pounds ground beef
1 onion, minced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
salt and pepper, to taste
1 teaspoon ground allspice
1 teaspoon dried parsley
4 pita rounds
2 cups lettuce, shredded
1 cup onion, chopped
1 cup tomato, chopped
CUCUMBER-YOGURT SAUCE:
1 cup plain yogurt
1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1/2 cup cucumber, chopped or grated

Directions

PREP

30 mins

COOK

10 mins

READY IN

40 mins

For CUCUMBER-YOGURT SAUCE, combine ingredients in a bowl and let stand while preparing pocket sandwiches.

For POCKET FILLING, in a skillet cook meat, onion and garlic until brown. Add bread crumbs and seasonings; mix well. Simmer a few minutes over low heat. Add a tablespoon of water, if needed.

To ASSEMBLE, cut pita rounds in half. Fill each pocket with hot mixture, adding lettuce, onions, and tomatoes as desired. Top with cucumber-yogurt sauce.

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Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 250 Calories

Fat: 5 Grams

Protein: 23 Grams

Cholesterol: 45 Milligrams

Carbohydrates: 30 Grams

Sodium: 290 Milligrams

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Reviewed By RTMember1929

"I thought the sauce was better than the fair! I wrapped the pita pockets in foil and warmed them in the oven to soften them. I won't forget about this recipe."