Meatball Pitas (8 Servings)

1 package ground beef
¹/₂ cup plain yogurt
1 tsp lemon juice
1 tsp minced garlic, divided
¹/₄ tsp sea salt
1 tbsp chopped fresh oregano
³/₄ tsp ground red pepper (or cayenne)
2 tsp olive oil
2 tbsp water
4 pita bread rounds, cut in half
8 lettuce leaves
Tomato wedges, optional

In a small bowl combine plain yogurt, lemon juice, ¹/₂ tsp minced garlic and sea salt; set aside. In a medium bowl, combine the ground beef, chopped oregano, sea salt, remaining ¹/₂ tsp minced garlic and ground red pepper. Form meatballs about ¹/₂” in diameter. In a large skillet over medium heat, heat the olive oil. Add the meatballs and cook 3-5 minutes or until browned on all sides. Drain off excess fat. Add water and cook 2-3 minutes more or until meatballs are cooked through. To serve, place 3 meatballs in each pita half and top with 1 tbsp of the yogurt sauce, I lettuce leaf and tomato wedges.