Lamb Gyros

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350.
2. 2
   Combine yogurt, mayonnaise, and 1/4 tsp ginger.
3. 3
   Season with salt and pepper and set aside.
4. 4
   In a medium bowl, combine lamb, bread, 1 1/2 tsp cumin and remaining ginger & season with salt and pepper.
5. 5
   Form lamb into 4 inch patties.
6. 6
   In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat and cook patties until just firm (about 6 minutes on each side).
7. 7
   Transfer patties to a plate.
8. 8
   Using the same skillet, add peppers, onion, garlic and remaining 1 tsp cumin and cook until onions are crisp/tender (about 5 minutes).
9. 9
   Wrap pita bread in foil and keep warm in the oven.
10. 10
    Slice the lamb patties and add back into the frying pan and cook over medium-high heat for about 3 minutes.
11. 11
    Stir in parsley.
12. 12
    Remove pitas from oven and top with the yogurt sauce and lamb mixture and fold over to serve.