How To Make Spicy Roasted Ground Beef /Habesha Food/

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground chicken

Ground turkey is leaner and lower in fat.

berbere spice

🥗Healthier: cayenne pepper + paprika

💰Cheaper: chili powder

Cayenne and paprika mimic the heat and flavor.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is healthier while still being versatile.

parsley

🥗Healthier: cilantro

💰Cheaper: spinach

Cilantro adds freshness while spinach is more economical.

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and grated ginger; cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Add ground beef to the skillet; cook until browned, breaking it apart, about 7-10 minutes.

Mix in tomato paste and berbere spice; cook for 2-3 minutes until well combined.

Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Add diced bell pepper and grated carrot; stir and cook for another 5 minutes.

Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and spread evenly.

Roast in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes until the edges are crispy.

Remove from oven and drizzle with lemon juice.

Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

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