Greek Inspired Lamb Sliders

Makes 8 sliders

Ingredients:

q 1 pound ground lamb q 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon za’atar seasoning, separated q 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt q 1/4 teaspoon black pepper q 4 Mezzetta Golden Greek Peperoncini, finely chopped q 1/4 cup diced caramelized onions q 8 mini brioche buns q 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt q 1 sprig fresh dill, plus extra to garnish q Juice of 1/2 lemon q 1 teaspoon Mezzetta Golden Greek

Peperoncini juice q 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese

Directions:

In a large bowl, mix ground lamb with 1 tablespoon of za’atar, salt, pepper, peperoncini, and onions until well combined. Use an ice cream scooper to form evenlysized patties. Heat a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add lamb scoops to the skillet and smash with a spatula. Grill for 3-4 minutes per side until browned and cooked to the desired temperature.

Meanwhile, in a small dish, combine Greek yogurt with the remaining za’atar, lemon juice, peperoncini juice, and fresh dill. Stir and spread on half of each brioche bun. Top with crumbled feta and a sprig of dill. Then, add slider patty to the other half of the bun. Serve immediately.