LAMB SLIDERS WITH TZATZIKI

Lamb Sliders with Tzatziki image

Provided by Food Network

Time 40m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

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

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.