1    Egg

      1 sm Onion, finely chopped

      2 tb Red wine vinegar

      1 ts Dried oregano

    1/2 ts Salt

    1/2 ts Pepper

    1/4 ts Cinnamon

      1 lb Lean ground beef

      1 tb Vegetable oil

      4 sm Pita breads

      4    Lettuce leaves

    1/2    Cucumber, thinly sliced

-----------------------------YOGURT MINT-SAUCE-----------------------------
    2/3 c  Extra-thick plain yogurt

      2 tb Fresh mint, chopped

      1    Garlic clove, minced

  1 1/2 ts Lemon juice

  In bowl, beat egg; mix in onion, vinegar, oregano, salt, pepper and
  cinnamon. Mix in beef. Shape into eight 1/2-inch thick patties.
  In large nonstick skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium heat; cook
  patties, in batches if necessary and turning once, for about 8 minutes  or
  until no longer pink inside.
  Yogurt Mint Sauce: Meanwhile, in small bowl, stir together yogurt, mint,
  garlic and lemon juice.
  Tip: If extra-thick yogurt is unavailable, prepare your own by using
  drained yogurt. Place 1-1/3 cups plain yogurt in cheesecloth-lined sieve
  set over bowl. Refrigerate for 3 to 4 hours or overnight or until yogurt
  is reduced to about 2/3 cup.
  Slice off top third of pita breads; open large piece to form pocket.
  Insert top piece, cut side up, into pocket to strengthen bottom. Place 2
  patties in each pocket along with lettuce and cucumber. Spoon 1 tb of
  sauce into each pocket; serve remaining sauce separately.
  Dip crunchy carrots and broccoli into any extra sauce.
  Per serving: about 425 calories, 31 g protein, 16 g fat, 40 g carbohydrate
  excellent source iron.
  Serve with: Carrot sticks and broccoli florets, Pineapple rings.
  Other recipes in group:
  Suppers: [Monday] Chicken with Mushroom Sauce
  Suppers: [Tuesday] Carrot and Ham Soup
  Suppers: [Wednesday] Warm Couscous & Roasted Fall Vegetables
  Suppers: [Friday] Pasta Carbonara with Peas
  Suppers: [Saturday] Pan-braised Sea Bass with Vegetables
  Suppers: [Sunday] Jerked Pork Tenderloins
  Source: Canadian Living magazine, Nov 95
  Presented in article "Meal Planner: Light and Healthy Suppers"
  Recipe by Canadian Living Test Kitchen
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