ዝግኒ ብቃንጣ አብ ጻሕሊ Eritrean 🇪🇷 Ethopian 🇪🇹 food recipes

berbere spice

🥗Healthier: homemade spice blend

💰Cheaper: cayenne pepper + paprika

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

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner and more affordable than beef.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is less expensive and has a neutral flavor.

cilantro

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: spinach

Parsley is a common substitute for cilantro.

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 until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add berbere spice and cook for another minute to release flavors.

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

Add beef and cook until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.

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

Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 1-1.5 hours until beef is tender.

Add chopped carrots and potatoes; cook until vegetables are tender, about 20-30 minutes.

Season with salt, black pepper, and lemon juice to taste.

Garnish with chopped cilantro before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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