Greek Veal Sliders

DifficultyBeginnerYields2 Servings
Prep Time10 minsCook Time8 minsTotal Time18 mins
 2 tsp olive oil, divided
 ½ cup red onion, diced
 1 cup, chopped baby spinach
 2 cloves garlic, peeled and finely minced
 1 lb ground veal
 ¼ cup roasted red peppers, chopped
 ¼ cup feta, crumbled
 1 tsp fresh dill or 1/2 tsp dried dill
 1 tsp fresh oregano or 1/2 tsp dried oregano
 ¾ tsp kosher salt
 ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
 8 slider rolls
1

In a large sauté pan, over medium heat, add 1 teaspoon olive oil.

2

Add in red onion, sauté about 1 minute to begin to soften the onions.

3

Mix in the chopped spinach. Stir occasionally to soften the spinach, about 1 minute.

4

Add the minced garlic and sauté about 30 seconds to blend flavors.

5

Remove the pan from the stove, let cool slightly.

6

In a large mixing bowl. Combine the veal, roasted peppers. Feta cheese, dill, oregano, salt, black pepper. And sautéed red onion mixture.

7

Form the veal mix into small round burger sliders, about 4 ounces each. Set aside.

8

Heat a sauté pan over medium heat. Add the remaining teaspoon of olive oil. Add the sliders to the pan. Do not overcrowd the pan. Let sear, about 4 minutes. Flip the burger to cook through on the other side. Internal temperature should reach 165°F.

9

Remove burgers from the heat. Serve on slider rolls with your favorite toppings such as Tzatziki Sauce, cucumbers, and tomatoes.

Ingredients

 2 tsp olive oil, divided
 ½ cup red onion, diced
 1 cup, chopped baby spinach
 2 cloves garlic, peeled and finely minced
 1 lb ground veal
 ¼ cup roasted red peppers, chopped
 ¼ cup feta, crumbled
 1 tsp fresh dill or 1/2 tsp dried dill
 1 tsp fresh oregano or 1/2 tsp dried oregano
 ¾ tsp kosher salt
 ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
 8 slider rolls

Directions

1

In a large sauté pan, over medium heat, add 1 teaspoon olive oil.

2

Add in red onion, sauté about 1 minute to begin to soften the onions.

3

Mix in the chopped spinach. Stir occasionally to soften the spinach, about 1 minute.

4

Add the minced garlic and sauté about 30 seconds to blend flavors.

5

Remove the pan from the stove, let cool slightly.

6

In a large mixing bowl. Combine the veal, roasted peppers. Feta cheese, dill, oregano, salt, black pepper. And sautéed red onion mixture.

7

Form the veal mix into small round burger sliders, about 4 ounces each. Set aside.

8

Heat a sauté pan over medium heat. Add the remaining teaspoon of olive oil. Add the sliders to the pan. Do not overcrowd the pan. Let sear, about 4 minutes. Flip the burger to cook through on the other side. Internal temperature should reach 165°F.

9

Remove burgers from the heat. Serve on slider rolls with your favorite toppings such as Tzatziki Sauce, cucumbers, and tomatoes.

Greek Veal Sliders
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Recipe and photography courtesy of the American Veal Association and Eileen of Everyday Eileen.