Ingredients

• 4 bread slices
• 1/2 cup flour
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 cup milk
• 1 lb freshly ground lean beef
• 2 slices smoked ham or bacon, minced
• 2 garlic minced clove
• 1 tbsp tomato paste
• Salt, black pepper, and hot pepper to taste

Directions

1. Put all ingredients except the oil in a large pot and marinate at least 4 hours.
2. Transfer meat mixture to medium saucepan or pressure cooker and add water to cover.
3. Heat to boiling and reduce heat . Simmer covered until meat is very tender.
4. Fry meat in a large pan until crisp and golden brown.

Recommended Cookbook: A Taste of Haiti