Beef Potato Wot - Siga Be Dinach - Amharic - የአማርኛ የምግብ ዝግጅት መምሪያ ገፅ

berbere spice

🥗Healthier: homemade spice blend

💰Cheaper: cayenne pepper + paprika

Homemade blend can reduce sodium and adjust spice levels.

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner and more affordable.

potatoes

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: carrots

Sweet potatoes offer more nutrients while carrots are budget-friendly.

Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and ginger, cooking for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Add berbere spice and cook for another minute to bloom the spices.

Incorporate diced beef, stirring until browned on all sides, about 5-6 minutes.

Mix in tomato paste and cook for 2-3 minutes to deepen the flavor.

Pour in water, ensuring beef is submerged, and season with salt and black pepper.

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover, simmering for 1-1.5 hours until beef is tender.

Add diced potatoes and continue to simmer for 20-30 minutes until potatoes are soft.

Adjust seasoning to taste, adding cardamom, cinnamon, and bay leaves during the last 10 minutes.

Garnish with chopped cilantro before serving.

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