How To Make ZilZil

berbere spice

🥗Healthier: cayenne pepper + paprika

💰Cheaper: chili powder

Cayenne and paprika mimic the heat and flavor profile of berbere.

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is lower in fat, while pork can be more affordable.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: sunflower oil

Olive oil offers healthier fats, while sunflower oil is often less expensive.

tomato paste

🥗Healthier: fresh tomatoes

💰Cheaper: canned tomatoes

Fresh tomatoes are more nutritious, while canned are usually cheaper.

Marinate beef in berbere spice, garlic, and ginger for at least 30 minutes.

Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Stir in marinated beef and cook until browned on all sides, about 8-10 minutes.

Add tomato paste and mix well, cooking for 2-3 minutes.

Pour in water to cover the beef and bring to a simmer.

Reduce heat and cover, cooking until beef is tender, about 1-1.5 hours.

Add diced potatoes and carrots, cooking until tender, about 20 minutes.

Stir in chopped green peppers and cook for an additional 5 minutes.

Adjust seasoning with salt and lemon juice to taste.

Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.

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