Description
Bring Mediterranean flavors to your table in delicious, handheld form. Juicy lamb patties seasoned with fresh herbs get topped with creamy, tangy feta sauce and crisp cucumber slices. Ready in just 23 minutes and perfect for parties, game day, or easy dinners.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground lamb
- 1/2 red onion, finely diced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Slider buns
- Thinly sliced cucumber (2-3 slices per slider)
- 4 ounces block feta cheese
- 1/4 cup plain yogurt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill
- 1/2 lemon, juiced
Instructions
1. Add feta, yogurt, olive oil, black pepper, dill, and lemon juice to food processor. Blend for 1-2 minutes until completely smooth and creamy with no lumps. Set aside.
2. In a large bowl, combine ground lamb, diced red onion, fresh parsley, fresh dill, salt, and lemon juice. Use hands to mix everything together gently but thoroughly.
3. Divide lamb mixture into 8 equal portions and shape into slider-sized patties. Make them slightly larger than your buns since they’ll shrink while cooking. Make a small indentation in the center of each patty.
4. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Let it get nice and hot before adding patties.
5. Add patties to hot skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes per side until nicely browned outside and cooked through completely. Don’t press down on patties – it squeezes out juices.
6. Place cucumber slices on bottom bun, top with lamb patty, add 1-2 tablespoons of feta sauce, and cap with top bun. Serve immediately while warm.
Notes
Don’t overmix lamb mixture or sliders will be tough – mix just until combined.
Make a small indentation in each patty center to prevent puffing up.
Toast slider buns in the pan after cooking patties for extra flavor.
Use block feta, not pre-crumbled – it blends much smoother.
Fresh herbs are essential for best flavor.
Don’t press down on patties while cooking – it squeezes out juices.
Make patties ahead and refrigerate up to 24 hours before cooking.
Double the sauce recipe – you’ll want extra for dipping.
The feta sauce keeps for 5 days and is amazing on everything.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: Mediterranean