American Boy Cooks Habesha Food { Kitfo Episode 2}

raw minced beef

🥗Healthier: lean ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Ground turkey offers a leaner option while maintaining flavor.

spiced clarified butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: unsalted butter

Olive oil is healthier and can be used for sautéing.

mitmita

🥗Healthier: cayenne pepper

💰Cheaper: chili powder

Cayenne provides similar heat and flavor.

ayib

🥗Healthier: cottage cheese

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Both provide a similar texture and mild flavor.

Put on gloves and wash hands.

Add 2 tablespoons of clarified butter to the pan and heat on high until warm.

Add 1.5 tablespoons of mitmita and 1 teaspoon of salt to the raw minced beef.

Mash the beef with a fork to incorporate the seasonings thoroughly.

Melt the clarified butter in the pan.

Once melted, add the seasoned beef to the pan and cook until it's slightly cooked (Leb).

Prepare a side salad with lettuce, tomatoes, and Italian dressing.

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