1/2 cup olive oil
1 pound beef patties
1 white onion, diced
1/2 cup olive oil
1 medium tomato, diced
1/2 cup tarragon
1 cup olives
salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons fish sauce
8 ounces beef chunks
3 quarts fresh spinach, rinsed and shredded
1 (16 ounce) can tomato paste
1 teaspoon white sugar
1 large lemon, juiced
Heat olive oil in Dutch oven or large saucepan over medium heat. Rub patties with salt and pepper. Spread mixture onto a medium baking sheet. Sprinkle with olive oil and spread tomato sauce over hot mixture. Season with salt and pepper before pouring in tomato paste.
Microwave patties in oil for 2 to 3 minutes, checking frequently to avoid burning. Gradually remove from oil in pot. Sprinkle with olives. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat. Fry patties in oil until golden brown, about 3 minutes. Drain on paper towels.
Initial mix of tomato paste and sugar. Slowly add lemon juice, stirring constantly. Sprinkle with spices and lemon zest. Stir mixture into patties.
Stir into the patties. Cook, stirring frequently, until heated through. Serve hot or cold.