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beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner and more affordable than beef.

berbere spice

🥗Healthier: curry powder

💰Cheaper: paprika + cayenne

Curry powder offers a similar flavor profile at a lower cost.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier, while canola is cost-effective.

injera

🥗Healthier: whole grain flatbread

💰Cheaper: tortillas

Whole grain flatbread provides similar texture and flavor.

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, cooking for another 2 minutes until fragrant.

Add berbere spice and cook for 1-2 minutes to release its aroma.

Incorporate diced beef, browning on all sides for about 5-7 minutes.

Pour in chopped tomatoes and stir to combine.

Add water to cover the beef, then bring to a simmer.

Season with salt and reduce heat to low, covering the pot.

Cook for 1-1.5 hours until beef is tender, stirring occasionally.

Add chopped carrots, potatoes, and bell peppers, simmering for another 30 minutes.

Stir in fresh cilantro and lemon juice just before serving.

Serve hot with injera or flatbread.

Cooking Techniques

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