Description
These Lamb Sliders with Dill Greek Yogurt are a Mediterranean-inspired delight, perfect for a quick and flavorful meal. Juicy ground lamb seasoned with herbs and spices, paired with a refreshing dill yogurt sauce, all nestled in a soft slider bun.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Lamb Sliders:
- 1 lb ground lamb
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 6 slider buns
For the Dill Greek Yogurt Sauce:
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp fresh dill (chopped)
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1 small garlic clove (grated)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Toppings (Optional):
- Sliced cucumber
- Red onion
- Tomato
- Arugula or baby spinach
Instructions
- Prepare the Lamb Sliders: In a bowl, mix the ground lamb with garlic, oregano, cumin, salt, and pepper. Form into 6 equal slider-sized patties.
- Cook the Sliders: Heat olive oil in a skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Cook the sliders for 3–4 minutes per side or until browned and cooked through.
- Make the Dill Greek Yogurt Sauce: Mix the Greek yogurt, dill, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- Assemble the Sliders: Lightly toast the slider buns. Spread dill Greek yogurt sauce on each bun. Add the lamb slider and desired toppings. Serve warm.
Notes
- For extra flavor, mix a tablespoon of crumbled feta into the lamb patties before cooking.
- These sliders also pair well with pita or naan as a bun substitute.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop or Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slider
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
