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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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"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."
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