Simple Souvlaki
Grrrrrgh!
Course : Lamb
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 4
 

Ingredients:

12 ounces Lean ground lamb
2 cloves Garlic cloves - peeled and crushed
4 Tablespoon Minced onion
1/2 teaspoon Dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon Dried basil
1/4 teaspoon Crushed rosemary
1/4 teaspoon Thyme leaves
1 dash Ground red pepper
3 Tablespoon Fresh lemon juice
2 Tablespoon Vegetable oil
1 teaspoon salt -- to taste
4 medium Pitas - wrapped in foil and warmed
1 cup Shredded lettuce
-----FOR THE SAUCE-----
1 clove Garlic clove - peeled and minced
1/3 cup Diced tomato
1/3 cup Diced cucumber -- peeled,seeded and chopped
2 Tablespoon Fresh chopped mint
1 Tablespoon Fresh lemon juice
3/4 cup Plain yogurt
 

Preparation:

COMBINE THE LAMB with the garlic, onion, oregano, basil, rosemary, thyme, red pepper, lemon juice and salt and mix just until blended. Form the lamb into 12 meatballs. In a large skillet, heat the oil until hot and almost smoking. Add the meatballs and saute over medium-high heat until cooked through, about 3 minutes per side. Drain the lamb balls well. Combine the garlic, tomato, cucumber, mint, lemon juice and yogurt in a small bowl. Cut open 1 end of each warmed pita, fill with shredded lettuce and 3 meatballs. Spoon the sauce over the meatballs and serve.