Gyro Pita Pockets

Meat Patties Filling:

1-1/2 lbs. lean ground beef
1-1/2 lbs. lean ground lamb
1/4 c. oregano
1-1/2 Tbsp. onion powder
1 Tbsp. Garlic powder
1 tsp. Ground pepper (or more)
1 tsp. Thyme
1 tsp. Salt

Yogurt Sauce:

1 c. plain yogurt
1/4 c. dice cucumber
1/4 c. dice onion
2 tsp. Olive oil
1/4 tsp. Garlic powder
Salt & white pepper to taste
8 lg. Pita breads; cut in half
Thinly sliced onion rings

For patties:

Preheat broiler or prepare barbecue grill. Combine
ingred. lightly but thoroughly in lg. bowl. Shape into half circle,
about 18 thin patties & broil, turning once, until done as desired.

For sauce:

Combine first 4 ingred. in sm. bowl. Add garlic
powder, salt & pepper to taste.

To assemble sandwich,

place 1 meat patty in each pita half & top with yogurt sauce & onion
slices.