Lamb Sliders Recipes

SHREDDED LAMB SLIDERS

Steps:

• Sprinkle roast with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat; brown meat. Transfer meat to a 6- or 7-qt. slow cooker. In the same skillet, cook and stir carrots, shallots and garlic until crisp-tender, about 4 minutes. Add stock, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan. Pour over lamb. Cook, covered, on low until lamb is tender, 6-8 hours., Meanwhile for pesto, place mint, basil, pine nuts and salt in a food processor; pulse until chopped. Continue processing while gradually adding oil in a steady stream. Add Parmesan and Asiago cheeses; pulse just until blended., When cool enough to handle, remove meat from bones; discard bones. Shred meat with 2 forks. Strain cooking juices, adding vegetables to shredded meat; skim fat. Return cooking juices and meat to slow cooker. Heat through. Serve on buns with pesto and feta.

SANTORINI LAMB SLIDERS

Steps:

• Line a strainer or colander with 4 layers of cheesecloth or 1 coffee filter; place over a bowl. Place yogurt in prepared strainer; cover yogurt with sides of cheesecloth. Refrigerate 2-4 hours. Meanwhile, place cucumber in a colander over a plate; sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt and toss. Let stand 30 minutes. , For burgers, in a large bowl, combine lamb, lemon zest, 2 garlic cloves, oregano, 3/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper, mixing lightly but thoroughly. Shape into ten 1/2-in.-thick patties. Refrigerate 30 minutes., For sauce, remove yogurt from cheesecloth to a bowl; discard strained liquid. Squeeze cucumber and blot dry with paper towels. Add cucumber, lemon juice, dill, remaining 2 garlic cloves, remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and remaining 1/8 teaspoon pepper to yogurt, stirring until combined., Grill burgers, covered, over medium heat 3-4 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 160°. Grill buns over medium heat, cut sides down, for 30-60 seconds or until toasted. Serve burgers on buns with lettuce, red onion, feta and sauce.

LAMB SLIDERS

Steps:

• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
• Mix garlic, cumin, coriander, allspice, salt, and pepper together in a bowl; add lamb and mix well. Form mixture into 2-ounce patties.
• Grill patties on the preheated grill until cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C). Place rolls on the grill and heat until toasted, 1 to 2 minutes.
• Layer spinach, tzatziki sauce, lamb patty, red onion, and feta cheese in each roll, creating a slider.

LAMB SLIDERS

Steps:

• Place a grill pan over medium-low heat or preheat a gas or charcoal grill.
• Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in an 8-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shallots, 3/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Cook until the shallots are soft, 3 minutes. Add the garlic and cook until aromatic, 30 seconds. Remove the pan from the heat and cool slightly.
• Combine the shallot mixture, lamb, cumin, ketchup, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a medium bowl. Form the mixture into 8 patties each 2 1/2 inches in diameter and 1/2-inch thick. Press a cube of cheese into the middle of each patty and form the meat around the cheese to cover. Brush the patties with the remaining 3 tablespoons of oil and grill until cooked through, 5 to 6 minutes per side. Let the patties rest for 2 minutes. Place the patties in the buns and serve.

LAMB MEATBALL SLIDERS

Steps:

• Make the meatballs: Heat the olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until soft, about 3 minutes. Add the garlic and cook 1 minute, stirring constantly.
• Stir in the coriander, fennel seeds and rosemary; toast 1 minute. Transfer the mixture to a large bowl and refrigerate until cool.
• Meanwhile, roll the goat cheese into 1/2-inch balls (the size of marbles); set aside.
• Add the sausage, ground lamb, breadcrumbs, eggs and 1/2 teaspoon salt to the bowl with the spice mixture and mix with your hands until just combined. Roll into 24 small ovals (about 2 tablespoons meat each). Make an indentation in each with your thumb, then insert a goat cheese ball and form the meat around it. Roll between your hands to make a smooth ball. Refrigerate until ready to cook.
• Make the sauce: Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the onion and cook until soft, about 1 minute. Add the tomatoes and their juices, red pepper flakes, 1/2 teaspoon salt and the sugar; cook until thickened, about 10 minutes. Add the oregano.
• Add the meatballs to the sauce. Reduce the heat to low, cover and simmer until cooked through, about 10 minutes.
• Assemble the sliders: Beat the goat cheese, mascarpone and milk in a bowl with a wooden spoon. Stir in the oregano, rosemary, thyme, dill, 1/4 teaspoon salt and a pinch of pepper. Spread the goat cheese mixture on each roll; fill with the pickled cucumbers, meatballs and more sauce.

LAMB BURGER SLIDERS

Steps:

• In mixing bowl add the ground lamb, minced garlic, Culhanes Spice Blend, oregano, red onion and mustard. Mix the ingredients together gently. Do not overwork the meat or it will become tough. Form the mixture into mini burgers, approximately 2 1/2 ounces each, and put on a pan lined with waxed paper or parchment paper. Refrigerate for 5 minutes.
• Toast the buns in a large nonstick saute pan, griddle or cast iron pan over low heat. Remove the rolls to a platter. Add the oil to the pan, and when the oil is hot add the lamb burgers. The burgers must caramelize the fats, so do not flip or move them around in the pan. Let fry for about 3 to 5 minutes each side, depending on your desired doneness.
• To assemble: Put the roll bottoms down first, then add a dollop of Curry Aioli. Top each roll with lettuce, tomato, lamb burger, shaved red onion. Add a dollop of Curry Aioli to the roll top and cover the burger. Secure the roll with a frill pick skewered with an olive on top!
• Combine the onion powder, garlic powder, granulated garlic, black pepper, white pepper, kosher salt, allspice, mustard, basil, red pepper flakes and marjoram in a small bowl.
• Add the lemon juice to a blender or mixing bowl, then add all the remaining ingredients. Blend together until the mixture becomes light yellow and fully mixed. Pour into a bowl, then cover and refrigerate to firm up and allow the flavors develop, about 15 minutes. Serve with lamb burger sliders or any other sandwich!

SAVORY LAMB SLIDERS

Steps:

• Form the lamb sliders: In a large bowl, add the lamb, shallots, mint, parsley, salt, pepper, cumin, paprika and garlic. Gently combine, making sure not to overmix. Divide the mixture into 9 equal portions. Using a ring mold about 3 inches in diameter, press each portion into the mold to form a slider, or just form the patties with your hands. Transfer the patties to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate the patties for about 30 minutes.
• Make the tzatziki: In a medium bowl, combine the yogurt, cucumber, dill, mint, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Refrigerate until serving time.
• Cook the lamb sliders: Heat a grill pan or grill to high heat and cook the slider patties, 2 to 3 minutes. Flip the patties, then sprinkle with salt and pepper and continue to grill until cooked through (130 to 135 degrees F), another 2 to 3 minutes.
• To serve: Top the bun bottoms with lettuce, tzatziki and feta. Top the bun tops with the tzatziki and Pickled Onions. Place the slider patties on the bun bottoms. Place the tops of the buns on the sliders and serve.
• Combine the vinegar, sugar, salt, pickling spice and 1 cup water in a medium saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Add the onions to the pan and stir to combine. Bring back to a simmer, then turn off the heat and allow to cool to room temperature. Transfer to a resealable container and refrigerate overnight or up to 2 weeks.

LAMB SLIDERS

Steps:

• Combine the lamb, veal, oregano, salt and pepper in a large bowl and mix to incorporate. Form into thirty 2-ounce patties.
• Place the onions in a heat-proof bowl. Combine the vinegar, sugar, peppercorns, bay leaves, 1/4 cup salt and 1 cup water in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Pour the pickling liquid over the onions and let sit for at least 30 minutes.
• Combine the mayonnaise, cumin, lemon juice, salt and pepper in a small bowl and mix to incorporate.
• To serve: Prepare an outdoor grill or grill pan to high heat.
• Grill the sliders to desired doneness, about 4 minutes per side for medium. Spread the bottom of each bun with the cumin mayo; top with some onion, feta and a slider, add the top of the bun and skewer with a sandwich pick.

LAMB SLIDERS WITH TZATZIKI

Steps:

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

LAMB SLIDERS

Steps:

• In a food processor, combine shallots garlic and mint leaves and pulse until very finely shopped.
• Combine beef and lamb on a cutting board until well mixed. Form into a large rectangle patty.
• layer on the mint shallots and garlic.
• Sprinkle on cinnamon allspice cumin, cayenne and salt and pepper and half the grated lemon zest. With your hands fold the large patty again and again until the meat has evenly incorporated all of the herbs and spices. Wrap and refrigerate over night.
• In a food processor, add the feta cheese, mayonnaise, cream cheese, olive oil, with the other half of the cayenne pepper and lemon zest. Process until smooth. Add chopped green onion and refrigerate over night. Bring to room temperature before serving.
• Form meat into 24 small patties around 1.25 ounces each. Brush each with a little canola oil on both sides and grill over medium heat 2-3 minutes per side.
• To serve, put one patty in 1/2 tortilla with one or two teaspoons of the Feta sauce and garnish with a half slice of tomato.