1 lb. ground lamb or beef
2 tbsp. water
1 tbsp. lemon juice
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. ground cumin
1 tsp. oregano leaves
1/2 tsp. pepper
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 sm. onion, chopped, about 1/4 c.
2 tbsp. vegetable oil
4 pita breads, 6 inch diameter
2 c. shredded lettuce
1/2 c. plain yogurt, or 1/2 c. sour cream
1 tbsp. snipped mint or 2 tsp. dried mint leaves
1 tsp. sugar
1 sm. cucumber, peeled and chopped, about 3/4 c.
1 med. tomato, chopped

Mix ground lamb or beef, water, lemon juice, salt, cumin, oregano, pepper, garlic, and onion. Shape into 4 thin patties. Cook patties in oil over medium heat, turning frequently until done, 10-12 minutes. Split each bread half way around with knife; separate to form pocket. (If preferred, you can just fold pita bread, taco form to hold filling.) Place patty in bread; top with lettuce. Mix yogurt, mint and sugar. Stir in cucumber. Spoon onto lettuce; top with tomato. Makes 4 sandwiches. Great with fried and beef based soup.