Mediterranean Lamb Sliders
Mediterranean Lamb Sliders
Recipe Courtesy of Keys to the Cucina and Peapod Enjoy the flavors of Greece with these Mediterranean inspired lamb sliders. Ground lamb is seasoned with warm, aromatic spices like cumin, coriander and paprika, and then topped with a slathering of Greek yogurt and feta cheese. Bring these sliders to any Super Bowl party and they will be gone in seconds.
Servings
8
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground lamb
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepepr
- 1/4 teaspoon coriander
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1 english cucumber, thinly sliced
- 3 ounce greek yorgurt
- 1 tablespoon feta cheese crumbles
- slider buns
Directions
- In a large bowl combine the lamb with the spices, all the way from the salt to paprika. Mix until well incorporated then form small patties that are two inches in diameter and lay them on a parchment lined sheet pan.
- In a small bowl, mix together the Greek yogurt, feta cheese and a pinch of salt and pepper.
- Fire up the grill and preheat on medium high for 5 minutes. Cook the lamb patties for 4 minutes on each side and let rest for a minute before assembling the sliders.
- To put the sliders together, slather on the Greek yogurt mixture on the bottom of the bun. Rest the patty on top with a few slices of cucumber and finish with another dollop of the yogurt sauce.
- Enjoy immediately with your favorite barbecue sides!