EASY Habesha Quanta Firfir Recipe!

berbere spice

🥗Healthier: cayenne pepper + paprika

💰Cheaper: chili powder

Cayenne and paprika mimic the heat and depth of berbere.

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is lower in fat, while pork is often less expensive.

injera

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flatbread

💰Cheaper: pita bread

Whole wheat provides fiber, while pita is more accessible.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil offers health benefits, while canola is budget-friendly.

Cut up the onions and add them to a pot on medium heat with vegetable oil.

Mix the onions and cook until they start to soften.

Dice the tomatoes and add them to the pot once the onions are lighter in color.

Add the berbere spice and a bit more oil if the mixture gets too thick.

Add tomato sauce and a splash of water, mixing it in.

Add the beef jerky pieces to the pot and let it cook for a while.

Add the garlic and ginger mixture along with a bit of cinnamon.

Add water to the mixture and let it bubble.

Once bubbling, add the injera and mix it in gently.

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