Gyro Sandwiches

Grrrrrgh!
Course : Lamb
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 16
 

Ingredients:

---GYRO PATTIES---
1 1/4 pounds lean ground beef
1 1/4 pounds lean ground lamb
1/4 cup oregano
1 1/2 tablespoons onion powder
1 tablespoon garlic powder
3/4 tablespoon ground pepper -- (or more)
1 teaspoon thyme
3/4 teaspoon salt
---YOGURT SAUCE---
1 cup Plain yogurt
1/4 cup finely chopped cucumber
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon salt and white pepper
8 large pita breads -- cut in half
1 large thinly sliced onion rings
 

Preparation:

For patties: Preheat broiler or prepare barbeque. Combine ingredients lightly but thoroughly in large bowl. Shape into 16 thin patties and broil, turning once, until done as desired. For sauce: Combine first 4 ingredients in small bowl. Add garlic powder, salt and pepper to taste. To assemble sandwich, place 1 meat patty in each pita half and top with yogurt sauce and onion slices.