Ethiopian and Eritrean recipe Kitfo

raw minced beef

🥗Healthier: lean ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Ground turkey offers a leaner option while maintaining flavor.

spiced clarified butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: unsalted butter

Olive oil is healthier and can be used for sautéing.

mitmita

🥗Healthier: cayenne pepper

💰Cheaper: chili powder

Cayenne provides similar heat and flavor.

ayib

🥗Healthier: cottage cheese

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Both provide a similar texture and mild flavor.

Mix 2 teaspoons of wheat bread and 2 teaspoons of mitmita in a bowl.

Use a fork to mix the ingredients until well blended.

Melt seasoned butter in a skillet until fully melted.

Add the mixed meat to the melted butter in the skillet.

Set the heat to the lowest setting and cook the meat until done.

Serve the kitfo with miniature bread and fresh pepper.

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