KEFTEDE PITAS WITH MINT YOGURT SAUCE

Ingredients

• ​1/2 lb (0.25 kg) lean ground beef
• 1/2 lb (0.25 kg) lean ground lamb
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh mint
• 1/4 cup finely chopped shallots
• 1/4 cup soft fresh bread crumbs
• 1 large egg
• 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp freshly ground pepper
• 1/4 tsp cinnamon
• Lettuce leaves*
• Chopped tomatoes*
• Sliced red onion*
• 6 pita bread
• Mint Yogurt Sauce*

Directions

1. To prepare keftedes, combine beef, lamb, mint, shallots, bread crumbs, egg, garlic, salt, pepper and cinnamon. Shape mixture into 18 balls, each about 1 1/2 inches in diameter. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or up to 4 hours.
2. Preheat natural gas barbecue on medium heat for 10 - 15 minutes.
3. Place keftedes on a grill topper and grill over medium heat on natural gas barbecue, turning occasionally, until completely cooked.
4. Place lettuce, tomatoes, red onion and 3 keftedes on one side of each pita. Top with Mint Yogurt Sauce. Fold pitas in half.

Ingredients

• 1 cup plain Greek yogurt​
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
• 2 tbsp sliced green onion
• 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 1 tbsp liquid honey
• 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp freshly ground pepper

Yield: Makes about 1 3/4 cup.

Directions

1. Combine all ingredients until blended. Refrigerate until serving.