Greek Meatball Sandwiches

• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
• 1 onion, minced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 12 lbs ground lamb or 1 12 lbs ground beef or 1 12 lbs ground turkey
• 1 slice sandwich bread, torn into crumbs
• 5 tablespoons chopped of fresh mint or 5 tablespoons cilantro
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 12 teaspoons salt
• 14 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 1 large egg, lightly beaten
• 4 large pita bread
• tomatoes, slices
• shredded lettuce
• 8 ounces plain Greek yogurt (do not use fat-free or reduced-fat versions)
• 12 cup cucumber, peeled seeded and minced
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 14 teaspoon salt

1. Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
2. Cook onion and garlic until translucent, about 5 minutes.
3. Allow to cool.
4. In a large bowl, mix lamb (beef or turkey), breadcrumbs, mint or cilantro, cumin, salt, pepper and egg.
5. Mix in cooked onions and garlic.
6. Shape mixture into 16 meatballs (about 2 inches in diameter).
7. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons oil to the skillet; place over medium-high heat.
8. When oil is hot, add meatballs.
9. Cook, turning, until browned all over and cooked through, about 3 minutes.
10. Drain on paper towels.
11. Cut tops off pitas and open, forming pockets.
12. Fill each with four meatballs, sliced cucumber and tzatziki to taste.
13. To make Tzatziki: Combine all ingredients in a large bowl.
14. Stir to blend.
15. Chill until ready to serve.

vegetable oil, onion, garlic, ground lamb, bread, mint, ground cumin, salt, ground black pepper, egg, pita bread, tomatoes, shredded lettuce, yogurt, cucumber, lemon juice, garlic, salt

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/greek-meatball-sandwiches-487517 (may not work)