Mini Greek Lamb Burgers

Mini Greek Lamb Burgers
I got this recipe from Martha Stewart and Every Day Food.

Ingredients

Serves 4.

• FOR TZATZIKI
• 1/2 English cucumber, peeled, seeded, and grated (3/4 cup)
• 1/2 cup plain yogurt, preferably whole milk yogurt
• 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
• 2 teaspoons chopped fresh mint
• 1 small garlic clove, minced
• Salt and pepper

• FOR LAMB BURGERS
• 1 1/2 pounds ground lamb
• 1/2 small onion, minced (1/4 cup)
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 2 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano, or 1 teaspoon dried
• Salt and pepper
• 4 pieces pita bread (6 inches each)

  Directions

• Heat grill or grill pan to high. Make tzatziki: In a medium bowl, combine cucumber, yogurt, lemon juice, mint and garlic; season with salt and pepper. Cover, and refrigerate until ready to use.
• Make burgers: In a medium bowl, use a fork to gently combine lamb, onion, parsley, and oregano; season with salt and pepper. Gently form mixture into 16 small patties, about 3/4 inch thick. Grill until medium-rare, 2 to 3 minutes per side.
• To serve, warm pitas on the grill or directly over a gas burner, turning occasionally. Halve pitas, and fill with lettuce, burgers, tomato, and tzatziki.
• Iceberg lettuce, for serving
• 2 medium beefsteak tomatoes, sliced, for serving

Recipe: Easy Chili Chicken Tacos

Recipe and picture from Martha Stewart.
I actually made this in the oven versus the slow cooker. I also let the sauce simmer down a bit more on low on the stove top.

Ingredients

Serves 4

* 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs (about 6)
* 4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
* 1/2 cup prepared tomato salsa, plus more for serving (optional)
* 1 to 2 tablespoons chopped canned chipotle chiles in adobo
* 1 tablespoon chili powder
* Coarse salt and ground pepper
* 8 hard corn taco shells
* Cilantro, shredded cheese, lime wedges, and sour cream, for serving (optional)

Directions

1. In slow cooker, combine chicken, garlic, salsa, chiles, chili powder, 1 teaspoon salt, and teaspoon pepper. Cover; cook on high, 4 hours (or on low, 8 hours).
2. Transfer chicken to a serving bowl, and shred, using two forks; moisten with cooking juices. Serve in taco shells, with toppings, if desired.

Helpful Hint

Oven method: preheat oven to 350 degrees. In step 1, use a 5-quart Dutch oven or ovenproof pot with a tight-fitting lid; add 2 cups water. Cover; bake until chicken is fork-tender, about 2 hours. Proceed with step 2.