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Beef Gyros Appetizers
An impressive, but easy, appetizer. |
Prep: 20 minutes
Cook: 10 minutes
Servings: Makes 16
| 1 |
lb. lean ground beef |
| 4 |
plum tomatoes, cut into thin slices |
| 8 |
small pita pocket breads (4-inch diameter), cut in half, warmed |
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Seasoning |
| 1 |
clove garlic, crushed |
| 1/2 |
tsp. salt |
| 1/2 |
tsp. dried oregano leaves |
| 1/4 |
tsp. pepper |
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Yogurt Sauce |
| 2/3 |
cup plain low-fat yogurt |
| 1/3 |
cup chopped cucumber |
| 3 |
Tbsp. finely chopped onion |
| 2 |
tsp. chopped fresh parsley |
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In small bowl, combine Yogurt Sauce ingredients, mixing well. Cover and refrigerate. |
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Heat oven to 350ºF. In medium bowl, combine ground beef and seasoning ingredients, mixing lightly but thoroughly. Divide beef mixture into 16 equal portions; shape into patties 2 inches in diameter. Place patties on rack in broiler pan. Bake in oven 10 minutes or until no longer pink. |
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To serve, place equal amounts of beef and tomato in each pita half; top with yogurt sauce. |
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