Eagle Nest Lodge Lamb Sliders

• 1 lb ground lamb
• 1/2 lb sweet Italian sausage
• 1/2 purple onion, diced
• 1 c crumbled feta cheese
• 1 T diced jalapeno (or to taste…probably less)
• 1 T diced Kalamata olives
• 1 roasted red pepper, diced
• 1 tsp Diamond kosher salt
• 1 tsp ground pepper
• 3/4 tsp ground cumin
• dash of olive oil
• slider buns (12)
• thinly sliced red onions, cucumbers, and sprigs of cilantro (optional)
• yogurt mixed with a little lemon juice and salt – and a big pinch of sumac, if you have it (optional)

Combine all of the ingredients (except buns and toppings) in a large bowl; use your hands to mix well.  Form into about 12 small patties (about 2 oz each).

Grill over a medium hot fire – about 4 minutes per side or until cooked through – or fry in a cast iron pan to which you’ve added about 1 T oil – on medium high heat for the same length of time.