Herbed Lamb Pita Pockets

Ingredients

• 1 pound lamb shoulder or leg, thinly sliced
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 teaspoons dried oregano
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 3 pita rounds
• 3/4 cup tzatziki sauce
• 1 tomato, sliced
• 1/2 cucumber, thinly sliced
• 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Toss lamb with 2 tablespoons olive oil, garlic, oregano, lemon juice, salt, and pepper; marinate 15 minutes.

2. 2

   Heat remaining oil in a skillet over high heat.

3. 3

   Sear lamb in a single layer 3-4 minutes until browned and just pink inside.

4. 4

   Warm pitas in the same pan or a dry skillet for 1 minute per side.

5. 5

   Spread tzatziki on each pita, top with lamb, tomato, cucumber, and onion.

6. 6

   Fold and serve immediately.