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Zesty Ethiopian Seared Kitfo Sliders with Mitmita Mayo

Name: Zesty Ethiopian Seared Kitfo Sliders with Mitmita Mayo
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 90 min
Total time: 120 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Appetizer
Ingredients: Ground Beef, 1 lb — finely minced; Ethiopian Berbere Spice, 2 tbsp; Niter Kibbeh (spiced clarified butter), 1 tbsp; Salt, To taste; Mayonnaise, 1/2 cup; Mitmita (Ethiopian spice blend), 1 tsp; Lime Juice, Juice of half a lime; Salt, Pinch; Slider Buns, 6 small slider buns; Fresh Arugula, 1 cup; Red Onion, 1/2 small, thinly sliced; Fresh Cilantro, 2 tbsp — finely chopped; Lime Wedges, 1 lime — cut into wedges

Savory and spicy, these sliders pack a punch with Ethiopian flair, perfect for an exotic dinner treat.

4.1(715 reviews)

·By Ethan Brooks·October 1, 2025

Zesty Ethiopian Seared Kitfo Sliders with Mitmita Mayo — Appetizer served and photographed from above

Prep

30 min

Cook

1 h 30 min

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Kitfo Sliders

For the Mitmita Mayo

For the Slider Assembly

For Garnish

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 438 kcal
Protein: 19 g
Carbs: 19.5 g
Fat: 30.8 g
Fiber: 1.8 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 2630 kcal
Protein: 114.1 g
Carbs: 117.2 g
Fat: 185 g
Fiber: 10.9 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
Ground Beef 1 lb — finely minced	1152	92	0	88	0
Ethiopian Berbere Spice 2 tbsp	50	2	10	2	3
Niter Kibbeh (spiced clarified butter) 1 tbsp	102	0	0	12	0
Salt To taste	0	0	0	0	0
Mayonnaise 1/2 cup	680	1	0	74	0
Mitmita (Ethiopian spice blend) 1 tsp	5	0	1	0	0
Lime Juice Juice of half a lime	5	0	2	0	0
Salt Pinch	0	0	0	0	0
Slider Buns 6 small slider buns	600	18	96	9	6
Fresh Arugula 1 cup	5	0.5	1	0	0.5
Red Onion 1/2 small, thinly sliced	20	0.5	4	0	1
Fresh Cilantro 2 tbsp — finely chopped	1	0.1	0.2	0	0.1
Lime Wedges 1 lime — cut into wedges	10	0.1	3	0	0.3

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Mixing the Kitfo

1
Combine Beef
Place minced beef in a medium bowl.
2
Add Spices
Add berbere spice, niter kibbeh, and salt.
3
Mix Gently
Mix gently until well-combined.
Tip: Avoid over-mixing the meat to maintain tenderness.

Making the Mitmita Mayo

1
Combine Ingredients
In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, mitmita, lime juice, and salt.
2
Whisk
Whisk until smooth.
3
Chill
Chill in the refrigerator until serving.

How to Make Zesty Ethiopian Seared Kitfo Sliders with Mitmita Mayo

Total time: 2 h · Yields 4 servings

1
Seared Kitfo Patties
Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Form beef mixture into 6 patties and sear until cooked through, about 3-4 minutes per side.
2
Toasting Buns
Slice slider buns in half and toast on a skillet for 1-2 minutes until golden brown.
3
Adding Freshness
Layer arugula and red onion slices on the bottom bun before topping with the seared kitfo patty.
4
Timing
Preparation: 30 min • Cooking: 20 min
5
Heat Guide
Searing Kitfo Patties: Medium heat • Toasting Buns: Medium-low heat