Lamb Gyro-Style Sandwich with Tzatziki Sauce

(Makes 4 sandwiches)

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground lamb
• ½ of an onion (diced)
• ¼ cup of mushrooms
• ¼ cup of bell pepper (any color)
• 2 garlic cloves
• 4 pita breads (cut in half)
• 1 tsp cumin
• ½ tsp salt
• 1 tsp pepper
• 1 tsp oregano
• 1 tsp thyme
• 1 tsp marjoram
• 2 tbsp vinegar  
• Toppings for sandwiches: 1 diced cucumber and 1 large diced tomato
• 1 cup white rice

Ingredients for tzatziki sauce

• 1 cup full fat plain yogurt (I like chobani)
• 1 garlic clove (minced)
• ½ cucumber (chopped)
• ¼ cup green olives
• Juice from ½ of a lemon
• ½ tbsp chives
• ½ tbsp chopped mint
• Dash of salt and pepper

Tzatziki sauce instructions

• Combine yogurt, garlic, cucumber, lemon juice, olives, chives, mint, salt and pepper into a bowl
• Mix thoroughly, cover, and let sit in the fridge for 30 minutes prior to eating

Instructions for sandwiches

• Add 1 tbsp olive oil to a skillet on medium heat and add diced onions
• Add lamb and cook until brown
• Next mix in 1 minced garlic clove, mushrooms, and bell pepper
• Add your spices and vinegar and let meat simmer for 15 minutes
• While meat is almost finished cooking, cut your pita bread in halves and toast
• Assemble sandwiches by serving the lamb meat inside the pita bread
• Add diced cucumber and tomato and tzatziki sauce
• Serve with a side of rice and enjoy!