Greek Gyro (pronounced "yeé-ro") Sandwich
          Highly seasoned, but the yogurt sauce is a cooling compliment

This recipe may be cut in half

Makes 16 sandwiches

Patties:
1 1/4 pounds lean ground beef
1 1/4 pounds lean ground lamb
1/4 cup oregano
1 1/2 tablespoons onion powder
1 tablespoon garlic powder
3/4 to 1 1/2 tablespoons freshly ground pepper
1 teaspoon thyme
3/4 teaspoon salt

Yogurt Sauce:
1 cup plain yougurt
1/4 cup finely chopped seeded cucumber 
1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
2 teaspoons virgin olive oil
To taste, garlic powder, salt and freshly ground white pepper

8 large pita bread rounds, cut in half
Thinly sliced red onion rings for garnish if desired

Patties:
Preheat broiler or barbecue.  Combine ingredients lightly but thoroughly 
in large bowl.  Shape into 16 patties and broil, turning once, until 
done as desired.

Sauce:
Combine first 4 ingredients in a bowl.  
Add garlic powder, salt and pepper to taste.

Place 1 patty in each pita half and top with
yogurt sauce and onion slices.