Spicy Kitfo Sliders

Ingredients

• 1 lb Lean ground beef (top round or sirloin)
• 3 tbsp Niter Kibbeh (Ethiopian spiced clarified butter)
• 2 tsp Mitmita (spicy chili powder blend)
• 1 tbsp Suya spice (Yaji) for dusting
• 12 pieces Mini brioche slider rolls
• 0.5 cup Red onion, finely diced
• 1 tsp Fresh ginger, minced
• 0.5 cup Ayib (Ethiopian cottage cheese) or mild feta
• 12 slices Sliced cucumber(optional)
• 0.5 tsp Salt

Instructions

1. 1

   Place the lean ground beef in a medium mixing bowl and ensure it is at room temperature.

2. 2

   Melt the Niter Kibbeh in a small pan over very low heat until liquid but not sizzling hot.

3. 3

   Stir the Mitmita, salt, and minced ginger into the melted butter to infuse the flavors.

4. 4

   Pour the spiced butter mixture over the raw beef and mix thoroughly with a fork until the meat is evenly coated and slightly warmed by the butter.

5. 5

   Slice the slider rolls in half and lightly toast them until the edges are golden brown.

6. 6

   Place a generous spoonful of the Kitfo mixture onto the bottom half of each toasted roll.

7. 7

   Top the meat with a sprinkle of Suya spice, a dollop of Ayib cheese, and a few diced onions for crunch.

8. 8

   Close the sliders with the top buns and serve immediately while the meat is fresh and the butter is aromatic.