🛑Eritrean Zigni Kelil Authentic Spicy Stew RecipeHow to Make Eritrean Zigni Kelil | Traditional Erit

berbere spice

🥗Healthier: homemade spice blend

💰Cheaper: cayenne pepper + paprika

Homemade blends can control spice levels and cost.

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner, while pork is often less expensive.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil offers health benefits, while canola is budget-friendly.

tomato paste

🥗Healthier: fresh tomatoes

💰Cheaper: canned tomatoes

Fresh tomatoes can enhance flavor, while canned is economical.

Heat vegetable oil in a large pot until shimmering.

Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent.

Stir in minced garlic and grated ginger; cook until fragrant.

Add berbere spice and cook to release flavors.

Incorporate tomato paste and stir well to combine.

Add cubed beef and cook until browned on all sides.

Pour in water to cover the meat, then bring to a simmer.

Reduce heat and cover; cook until beef is tender.

Add chopped bell peppers and carrots; stir to combine.

Continue to simmer until vegetables are tender.

Season with salt to taste before serving.

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