መከለሻ አዘገጃጀት ከማሚ ኪችን – Mekelesha Secret Ethiopian Seasoning for Flavorful Dishes mommy's kitchen

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner and pork is often less expensive.

berbere spice

🥗Healthier: cayenne pepper

💰Cheaper: chili powder

Cayenne provides heat while chili powder is more accessible.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: sunflower oil

Olive oil is healthier, while sunflower oil is generally cheaper.

fresh herbs

🥗Healthier: dried herbs

💰Cheaper: no herbs

Dried herbs are more shelf-stable and cheaper.

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; cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add diced tomatoes and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes.

Mix in berbere spice and salt; cook for another 2 minutes to bloom the spices.

Add beef cubes and brown on all sides, about 5-6 minutes.

Pour in water to cover the meat; bring to a boil.

Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 1-1.5 hours until beef is tender.

Incorporate chopped carrots, potatoes, and bell peppers; stir well.

Continue to simmer until vegetables are tender, about 20-30 minutes.

Adjust seasoning with lime juice and fresh herbs before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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