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Greek Burgers

Greek Burgers

YIELD Makes 4 servings (2 halves each)
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INGREDIENTS

Yogurt Sauce (recipe)
1	pound ground beef
2	tablespoons red wine
1	tablespoon chopped fresh oregano or 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
2	teaspoons ground cumin
1/2	teaspoon salt
Dash ground red pepper
Dash black pepper
4	rounds pita bread, halved and split
Lettuce
Chopped tomatoes

PREPARATION:

Prepare Yogurt Sauce.
Soak 4 bamboo skewers in water about 20 minutes. Combine ground beef, wine, oregano, cumin, salt, red pepper and black pepper in medium bowl; mix lightly. Divide mixture into eight equal portions; form each portion into an oval, each about 4 inches long. Cover; chill 30 minutes.
Preheat grill. Insert skewers lengthwise through centers of ovals, placing 2 on each skewer. Grill over medium heat, covered, 8 to 10 minutes (or, uncovered, 13 to 15 minutes) to medium doneness (160°F), turning once. Fill each pita bread half with equal amounts of lettuce, meat and chopped tomatoes. Serve with Yogurt Sauce.

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