Mini Burger Trio

Pat the meat dry, season with salt and pepper, and rub with a mixture of smoked and sweet paprika powder, garlic powder, chili, and brown sugar.

Heat some oil in a large pot and sear the meat on all sides until deep brown. Remove the meat and sauté the finely chopped onion (1 piece) in the same pot until translucent. Then add the pressed or chopped garlic and roast briefly.

Stir in the tomato paste, pour in orange juice and water (or broth), and mix. Return the meat to the pot (it should not be completely covered), put on the lid, and simmer over low heat for about 2 hours until the meat is very tender and almost falls apart by itself. Remove the meat and shred it into small pieces with two forks or lightly chop it to create a fine, juicy mixture for the burgers. If the sauce is too thin, reduce it without a lid for a few minutes before adding the meat back. Finally, season with salt and pepper.