Gas-Grilled Greek-Style Lamb Pita Sandwiches with Tzatziki Sauce

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Appears in Cook's Illustrated July/August 2008

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

SERVES 4

TIME 1¼ hours, plus 30 minutes straining and 30 minutes marinating

Gas-Grilled Greek-Style Lamb Pita Sandwiches with Tzatziki Sauce

WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS

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

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