Middle Eastern “Sliders” with Sumac Onions
This is a really fun and very healthy “take” on the American slider – a tiny fat and carb heavy cheesburger that many restaurants have. I’ve adapted this recipe from the cookbook “Orient Express” by Silvena Rowe. She used veal, I use only grass fed ground beef and made some modifications. Middle Eastern Sliders These mini burgers are cooked and placed atop rounds of pita or naan bread. If you’re gluten free, use rounds of GF bread. Topped with sumac onions, they are a fabulous taste variation on our old hamburger. Make them healthy by using grass fed beef. (why? read why here) Yes, it is more expensive, but the health benefits are worth it – you are worth it! Ingredients Sumac Onion Topping 1-2 large sweet yellow onions sliced (if very large, use 1 onion) 2 teaspoons olive oil 1 teaspoon ground sumac* Burger Filling 1 lb. grass fed ground beef (if you aren’t using grass fed, be sure it is lean) 1 egg 1 heaping teaspoon grated fresh ginger (I buy it in …
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