Merguez sliders are mini lamb burgers full of flavor and topped with a cucumber-mint sauce.
Prep Time10 minutesmins
Cook Time10 minutesmins
Total Time20 minutesmins
Servings: 8sliders
Ingredients
1poundground lamb
1tablespoonpaprika
1teaspoonfennel seeds
2teaspoonscumin
1teaspoonground coriander
1/2teaspoonground cinnamon
1clovegarlicminced
1/4teaspooncayenne
2teaspoonssalt
1/2teaspoonblack pepper
8slider buns
For the sauce
8ouncesplain Greek yogurt
1/4cupdiced cucumber
1teaspoonminced fresh mint
1/4teaspoonsalt
1/8teaspoonblack pepper
1teaspoonlemon juice
Instructions
Mix together paprika, fennel, cumin, coriander, cinnamon, garlic, cayenne, 2 teaspoons salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper and then mix into the lamb until spices are evenly distributed (the meat will take on a reddish tone).
Divide meat into 8 patties.
Heat a skillet over medium-high. Cook patties, in batches if needed, for about 3-4 minutes per side.
To make the sauce, mix yogurt, cucumber, mint, salt, pepper, and lemon juice together. Serve over burgers.