Simple Souvlaki
2 Garlic cloves - peeled and crushed 4 tb Minced onion 1/2 ts Dried oregano
Ingredients
- 2garlic cloves
- 1/2ts dried oregano
- 1/2ts dried basil
- 1/4ts crushed rosemary
- 1/4ts thyme leaves
- 1pn ground red pepper
- 3tb fresh lemon juice
- 2tb vegetable oil
Directions
- 1
FOR THE SOUVLAKI------------------------------ 12 oz Lean ground lamb 2 Garlic cloves - peeled and crushed 4 tb Minced onion 1/2 ts Dried or
- 2
to taste 4 Pitas - wrapped in foil and warmed 1 c Shredded lettuce -------------------------------FOR THE SAUCE
- 3
peeled, - seeded and chopped 2 tb Fresh chopped mint 1 tb Fresh lemon juice 3/4 c Plain yogurt COMBINE THE LAMB with the garlic, onion, oreg
- 4
Form the lamb into 12 meatballs
- 5
In a large skillet, heat the oil until hot and almost smoking
- 6
Add the meatballs and saute over medium-high heat until cooked through, about 3 minutes per side
- 7
Drain the lamb balls well
- 8
Combine the garlic, tomato, cucumber, mint, lemon juice and yogurt in a small bowl