Lamb Sliders
Bite-size lamb burgers with tangy homemade tzatziki sauce, Enjoy!
Servings: 8
Ingredients
TZATZIKI:
- 1/2 English cucumber peeled, seeded, and grated
- 1/2 c. plain yogurt
- 2 tsp. fresh lemon juice
- 2 tsp. chopped fresh mint
- 1 sm. clove garlic minced
- salt and pepper
LAMB BURGERS:
- 1 1/2 lb. ground lamb
- 1/2 sm. onion minced
- 1/4 c. chopped fresh parsley
- 2 tsp. chopped fresh oregano or 1 tsp. dried
- salt and pepper
- 16 slider buns
- iceberg lettuce for serving
- 3-4 Roma tomatoes sliced, for serving
Instructions
- TZATZIKI: In a medium bowl, combine cucumber, yogurt, lemon juice, mint, and garlic; season with salt and pepper. Cover, and refrigerate until ready to use.
- BURGERS: Heat grill or grill pan to high. In a medium bowl, use a fork to gently combine lamb, onion, parsley, and oregano; season with salt and pepper. Gently form the mixture into 16 small patties, about 3/4 inch thick. Grill until medium-rare, 2 to 3 minutes per side.
- To serve, warm buns on the grill or directly over a gas burner, turning once. Fill with lettuce, mini burgers, tomato, and tzatziki.