NEW YEAR'S EVE LAMB SLIDERS

Lamb Sliders for those who don't like the Scallopped Sliders:

Tzatziki

• 1/2 cup plain Greek-style yogurt
• 1/2 tablespoon minced garlic
• 3 tablespoons grated cucumber
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Lamb Burger

• 1 and 1/3 pounds lean ground lamb
• 2 tablespoons minced garlic
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 2 teaspoons cracked black pepper
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
•  8-10 small hamburger buns or small rolls of any kind, split
  

Cooking Instructions

1. Make the Tzatziki: In a small bowl, combine all the ingredients. Set aside.
2. Make the Lamb Burgers: In a large bowl, combine all the ingredients except the oil. Form the mixture into 8 to 10 small, thin patties.
3. Heat a large cast-iron griddle over high heat and brush with oil. Add the lamb burgers and cook for about 2 minutes on each side for medium.
4. Lightly toast the rolls on the griddle, then sandwich a lamb burger in each and spread with tzatziki. Serve immediately.

HAPPY NEW YEAR!