Ethiopian Recipes - Ethiopian Beef & Lentil Stew - Sega be Misir Key Wot - Ethiopian Wot - Beef Stew

berbere spice

🥗Healthier: homemade spice blend

💰Cheaper: cayenne pepper + paprika

A homemade blend can reduce sodium and be more cost-effective.

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner and pork is often less expensive.

red lentils

🥗Healthier: green lentils

💰Cheaper: split peas

Green lentils are nutritious and split peas are budget-friendly.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier while canola oil is often 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 for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

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

Mix in berbere spice and cook for an additional 2 minutes to bloom the flavors.

Add beef to the pot and brown on all sides, about 5-6 minutes.

Pour in water and bring to a simmer; cover and cook for 30 minutes.

Stir in red lentils, carrots, and potatoes; season with salt and black pepper.

Cover and simmer for another 20-25 minutes until lentils and vegetables are tender.

Adjust seasoning as needed; stir in chopped cilantro and lemon juice before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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