1. 1

   Step 1

   Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

2. 2

   Step 2

   In a bowl, combine 1 lb ground beef, 1/2 onion (grated), 2 garlic cloves (minced), 2 tsp dried oregano, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp paprika, 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, 1/4 tsp dried thyme, 1/4 tsp garlic powder, and 1/4 tsp onion powder.

3. 3

   Step 3

   Mix the meat mixture thoroughly until cohesive and divide it into two equal portions.

4. 4

   Step 4

   Place each portion on a sheet of parchment paper, fold the paper over, and roll the meat out very thinly to the edges.

5. 5

   Step 5

   Fold each parchment packet into thirds and place them on a baking sheet.

6. 6

   Step 6

   Bake the meat packets in the oven for 15 minutes.

   Timer 15 min
7. 7

   Step 7

   While the meat bakes, grate 1/2 cucumber and press out all excess liquid thoroughly.

8. 8

   Step 8

   In a bowl, mix the cucumber with 1 cup plain Greek yogurt, 1 garlic clove (minced), 1 tsp dried dill, 1 Tbsp lemon juice, 1 Tbsp cooking oil, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/8 tsp black pepper.

9. 9

   Step 9

   Remove the sheet pan from the oven and set the oven to broil.

10. 10

    Step 10

    Unwrap the meat, tear it into medium pieces, and spread them in a single layer on the sheet pan.

11. 11

    Step 11

    Broil the meat pieces for about 3 minutes until the edges are crispy.

    Timer 3 min
12. 12

    Step 12

    Serve the crispy meat inside the 4 pita breads, topped with the prepared tzatziki sauce.

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