Eritrean Style Kulwa

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner and pork is often less expensive.

berbere spice

🥗Healthier: curry powder

💰Cheaper: paprika + cayenne

Curry powder offers a different flavor profile while being more accessible.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil provides healthier fats, while canola is often more affordable.

cilantro

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: spinach

Parsley offers a similar freshness, while spinach adds nutrients.

Heat olive or vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat.

Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent.

Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant.

Add diced tomatoes and cook until they break down.

Mix in chili powder/berbere and salt; cook to release flavors.

Add cubed beef and brown on all sides.

Pour in water to cover the beef; bring to a boil.

Reduce heat to low and simmer until beef is tender.

Add chopped green pepper, red pepper, and jalapeño pepper; cook for additional time.

Stir in chopped parsley and rosemary before serving.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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