How to Make Ethiopian Beef Stew! (Kai Sega Wot)

berbere spice

🥗Healthier: homemade spice blend

💰Cheaper: cayenne pepper + paprika

Homemade blend can control heat and flavor.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil provides heart-healthy fats.

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner and often less expensive.

fresh cilantro

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: dried herbs

Parsley adds freshness without the cost.

Rinse the beef and cut off excess fat.

Cut the beef into tiny cubes.

Cut the onions using a veggie cutter.

Heat vegetable oil in a pot over medium heat.

Add the onions and cook until they change color and soften.

Add berbere spice to the onions and let it cook with them.

Add tomato sauce and mix well, then let it cook for a bit.

Add the cubed beef to the pot and mix until coated with the sauce.

Add ginger and garlic mixture, garlic powder, ginger powder, and salt to the pot.

Let the mixture cook until the beef releases water, then cover the pot.

Once the beef is mostly cooked, add water to cover the beef and bring to a boil.

Reduce heat to low and let it simmer until the beef is fully cooked.

Add cinnamon and mix it in, then let it sit for a bit before serving.

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