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Ethiopian Beef Stew

Hearty Ethiopian Beef Stew: Comfort Food with a Twist

This Ethiopian Beef Stew is a comforting dish enriched with tender beef and fragrant spices, perfect for chilly nights.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Ethiopian
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Stew
  • 2 pounds beef chuck cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 3 onions finely chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger grated
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoons niter kibbeh or clarified butter
  • 2 tablespoons berbere spice blend
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 4 hard boiled eggs peeled
  • 3-4 cups beef broth or water enough to cover the beef halfway
For Serving
  • 2 pieces injera or rice for serving

Equipment

  • Large Pot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large pot, heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil and 2 tablespoons of niter kibbeh over medium heat. Add 3 finely chopped onions, stirring occasionally for 20-30 minutes until the onions are deeply caramelized.
  2. Once the onions are caramelized, incorporate 4 minced garlic cloves and 1 tablespoon of freshly grated ginger. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
  3. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of berbere spice blend and 2 tablespoons of tomato paste, mixing well, and cook for about 5 minutes to bloom the spices.
  4. Add 2 pounds of beef chuck to the pot and stir well to coat with the spices. Let the beef brown for about 5 minutes.
  5. Pour in enough beef broth or water to cover the beef halfway, about 3-4 cups, bring to a gentle simmer, cover, and reduce heat low for 1.5 to 2 hours.
  6. About 30 minutes before the stew finishes cooking, gently add 4 peeled hard-boiled eggs to the pot.
  7. After simmering, taste the stew and adjust the seasoning with salt. Garnish with chopped cilantro or parsley before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 35gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Ensure to serve with injera or rice to soak up the delicious sauce.

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