Greek Pocket Bread Sandwiches with Lamb

Norman A. Plate
Notes: To slice cucumbers quickly, use a food processor.
How to Make It
Step 1
1
In a bowl, mix lamb with garlic, oregano, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and pepper. Shape mixture into 8 equal oblong patties, each about 1/4 inch thick.
Step 2
2
Place patties on a rack in a broiler pan. Broil 4 to 6 inches from heat until meat is browned on each side and just barely pink in center (cut to test), 7 to 10 minutes total.
Step 3
3
While lamb patties cook, peel cucumbers and thinly slice. Mix slices with yogurt, mint, and lemon juice to make a cucumber salad.
Step 4
4
On each of 4 plates, place 2 lamb patties, 1/4 of the cucumber salad, and 2 pocket bread halves. Tuck meat into bread, adding cucumber salad and salt to taste.
Ingredients
1 1/2 pounds ground lean lamb
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon minced fresh or 3/4 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
About 1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 cucumbers (each 3/4 lb.)
1/2 cup plain low-fat yogurt
3 tablespoons minced fresh mint leaves
2 tablespoons lemon juice
4 pocket breads (about 6 in.), cut in half crosswise