Ethiopian Food - Beef Wot Recipe - Berbere Injera Amharic wet wat doro

berbere spice

🥗Healthier: homemade spice blend

💰Cheaper: cayenne pepper + paprika

Homemade blends can reduce sodium and tailor heat levels.

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is lower in fat, while pork is often less expensive.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

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

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: low-sodium vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water + seasoning

Low-sodium options are better for heart health.

Heat vegetable oil in a pot until hot.

Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent.

Stir in minced garlic and grated ginger; cook until fragrant.

Add berbere spice and toast for a minute.

Incorporate beef cubes and cook until browned on all sides.

Mix in tomato paste and cook for a few minutes.

Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer.

Add chopped potatoes, bay leaves, salt, and black pepper; stir to combine.

Cover and simmer on low heat until beef is tender and potatoes are cooked through.

Adjust seasoning with lemon juice and additional salt if needed.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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