Greek-Style Beef Pita Sandwiches with Tzatziki Sauce

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Appears in Cook's Illustrated July/August 2007

Inspired by Greek gyros, we wanted to create a version with ground beef instead of lamb that would yield moist, tender meat and complex flavor.

SERVES 4

TIME 55 minutes, plus 30 minutes chilling and 30 minutes standing

Greek-Style Beef Pita Sandwiches with Tzatziki Sauce

WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS

For a beef sandwich recipe that would give us similar flavors and textures to traditional gyros, even if they didn't have the traditional appearance, we pan-fried ground beef patties flavored with oregano, onion, and minced garlic. To make ...

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