Spicy Beef Stew Recipe from Eritrea - Tsebhi

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner, while pork is often less expensive.

berbere spice

🥗Healthier: cayenne pepper + paprika

💰Cheaper: chili powder

Cayenne and paprika can mimic the heat and depth of berbere.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil offers healthier fats, while canola is budget-friendly.

potatoes

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: yams

Sweet potatoes provide more nutrients, while yams are often cheaper.

Heat a pot over medium heat with a little bit of oil.

Finely dice 2 red onions and add them to the pot, sautéing for about 10-15 minutes until they start to caramelize.

Add 75 grams of berbere spice to the onions and mix until coated, creating a paste.

Pour in 125 mils of water and sauté until it consolidates into a sauce.

Add a large can (28 ounces or 800 milliliters) of pureed tomatoes, rinsing the can with water and adding that to the pot as well.

Season with salt and black pepper, then bring to a simmer, covering the pot for about 30 minutes.

After 30 minutes, add 1 kilo of diced beef and 2 sliced serrano chilies, cover, and cook for another 30 minutes.

Finish the stew with 100 grams of butter, melting it in before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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