Lamb Sliders with Tzatziki Recipe

Name: Lamb Sliders with Tzatziki
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 large beet; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1 tablespoon butter; 3 cloves garlic; 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar; 1 cucumber, peeled and seeded; 1 cup Greek yogurt; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill; Lemon juice, as needed; Salt and ground white pepper; 1 pound ground lamb; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano; 1/4 cup feta; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 Spanish onion, diced; 1/2 jalapeno, seeded and finely diced; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 4 to 6 mini potato buns, for serving

Servings: persons

1 large beet
1 teaspoon sugar
1 tablespoon butter
3 cloves garlic
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 cucumber, peeled and seeded
1 cup Greek yogurt
1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
Lemon juice, as needed
Salt and ground white pepper
1 pound ground lamb
1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint
1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
1/4 cup feta
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 Spanish onion, diced
1/2 jalapeno, seeded and finely diced
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 to 6 mini potato buns, for serving

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For the tzatziki: Cook the beet in boiling water until soft.
2
When cool enough to handle, peel and add to a blender.
3
Puree with the sugar and butter.
4
Put the garlic and vinegar in a blender and blend until smooth.
5
Shred the cucumber on a box grater.
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Put the cucumber shreds in a towel, squeeze to remove all the liquid and put in a bowl.
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Add the yogurt, garlic and vinegar mixture, chopped dill, and season with lemon juice, salt, and white pepper.
8
Add enough beet puree until you reach a color you like.
9
For the sliders: Place a grill pan over medium heat or preheat a gas or charcoal grill.
10
Thoroughly mix together the lamb, mint, oregano, feta, cumin, onions, jalapeno, salt and black pepper.
11
Form into 4 to 6 patties.
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Grill to desired temperature, place on a bun, and top with the tzatziki.
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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 large beet, 1 teaspoon sugar, 1 tablespoon butter, 3 cloves garlic, and more.

Yes, Lamb Sliders with Tzatziki falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Lamb Sliders with Tzatziki

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