383 – Meat Croissant Sandwiches and Sliders / شطائر اللحم

Ingredients :

MEAT INGREDIENTS:

• 1/4 lb. (150g) Ground beef or lamb (or a combination of the two)
• 1/4 of Medium onion (grated)
• A handful of green olives (chopped)
• 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro (or parsley)
• 1 teaspoons Paprika, 1/2 teaspoon cumin, 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon chili powder (to taste)
• Olive oil

OTHER:

• Croissant, sliders, hamburger buns, batbout, etc.
• Shredded cheese
• Lettuce, tomatoes, etc.
• Harissa, ketchup, mustard, etc

Directions :

1- In a large bowl, add the meat, chopped green olives, chopped parsley, and spices. Mix well.
2- Cover your bowl with a plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (or even overnight) for the meat to marinate
3- In a large pan, drizzle olive oil. Heat a bit on medium heat, and add the meat in there.
4- Break the meat using a wooden spoon and cook until the meat changes color from red to brown. It will take around 5 minutes or so, do not overcook! It has to be juicy!
5- Taste the meat and adjust the spices accordingly
5- To make the sandwiches, slice the croissants (or whatever bread you are using), added shredded cheese, and toast in the oven.
6- Remove from the oven, spread some Harissa (or ketchup), layer the slices of tomatoes and lettuce. Add the ground meat and close your sandwich.
7- Serve immediately. YUM!