Lamb Sliders

Ingredients for making the lamb Sliders

5 tablespoons olive oil

2 large shallots, minced

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 

1 clove garlic, minced

1 pound ground lamb

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1 tablespoon ketchup

2 ounces Swiss or gruyere cheese, cut into eight 1/2-inch cubes

8 small hamburger or slider buns, such as King’s Hawaiian, halved

Method of making the Lamb Sliders

1.Place a grill pan over medium-low heat or preheat a gas or charcoal grill. 

2. 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. 

3. 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.