• ½ lb ground lamb
• ½ lb ground beef
• 1 egg
• ¼ cup breadcrumbs
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 teaspoons dried oregano
• ½ teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional)

For the Lemon Rice:

• 1 cup long-grain white rice
• 2 cups chicken broth
• Zest and juice of 1 lemon
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• Salt to taste

For the Tzatziki Sauce:

• 1 cup Greek yogurt
• ½ cucumber, grated and squeezed dry
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill or mint
• Salt to taste

For the Cucumber Tomato Salad:

• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 cucumber, chopped
• ¼ red onion, thinly sliced
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
• Salt and pepper to taste

Optional Toppings:

• Crumbled feta cheese
• Kalamata olives
• Fresh parsley
• Warm pita wedges