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picadillo sliders

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Private Recipe by
Raven Higheagle
Prescott, AZ

These Cuban-inspired sliders are a fun alternative to the standard issue burger. Dress them up with a glass of merlot: briny olives, garlicky mayo, and a hint of tomato acidity sharpen the wine's fruit; caramelized onions and raisins play to the wine's toasty side.

yield serving(s)
prep time 10 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Pan Fry

Ingredients For picadillo sliders

  • 6 clove
    garlic
  • 2/4 c
    mayonaise
  • 6 Tbsp
    olive oil
  • 1 lg
    onion, chopped
  • 24 oz
    ground beef
  • kosher salt to taste
  • 2/4 c
    tomato sauce
  • 2/4 tsp
    ground cinnamon
  • 2/4 tsp
    ground allspice
  • 2 pinch
    ground cloves
  • 2/4 c
    green olives (roughly chopped)
  • 2/4 c
    raisins (roughly chopped)
  • 2/4 c
    slivered almonds (coarsely chopped)
  • 16
    potato rolls
  • pickled jalapeños (for serving)

How To Make picadillo sliders

  • 1
    Grate 2 clove garlic into the mayonnaise with a rasp grater and set aside.
  • 2
    Heat 2 tablespoon olive oil in a small skillet over medium heat.
  • 3
    Add the onions and cook until tender, about 10 minutes.
  • 4
    Chop the remaining 4 cloves garlic, add to the onions, and cook 2 minutes more. Let cool slightly.
  • 5
    Meanwhile, mix the ground beef, 2 teaspoon salt, tomato sauce, cinnamon, allspice, and cloves in a large bowl
  • 6
    Stir in the raisins, green olives, and almonds, then the onions and garlic; mix gently until just incorporated.
  • 7
    Wipe out the skillet, add the remaining 4 tablespoons olive oil, and set over medium-high heat. Divide the meat into 8 equal portions.
  • 8
    Brown each side, about 4 minutes for medium
  • 9
    Serve on the potato rolls with a smear of the garlic mayonnaise and top with pickled jalapenos.
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