TUAM DELEKH RECIPE KEM NAI ADETATNA (ERITREAN)

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken provides a leaner option while pork is often more affordable.

berbere spice

🥗Healthier: cumin and paprika

💰Cheaper: chili powder

Cumin and paprika mimic the flavor profile of berbere.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil offers health benefits, while canola is often less expensive.

fresh tomatoes

🥗Healthier: canned tomatoes

💰Cheaper: tomato paste

Canned tomatoes are convenient and often more cost-effective.

Heat vegetable oil in a large pot.

Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent.

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

Add diced tomatoes and cook until softened.

Incorporate berbere spice, stirring to coat the mixture evenly.

Add cubed beef and cook until browned on all sides.

Pour in water to cover the meat and bring to a boil.

Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until beef is tender.

Add chopped carrots and potatoes; stir to combine.

Continue to simmer until vegetables are cooked through.

Season with salt and lemon juice to taste.

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