Name: Ethiopian Berbere Beef Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 onion, chopped; 2 tbsp butter; 3 garlic cloves, chopped; 1 tbsp Korean chili powder (gochugaru) (see note); 1 tbsp curry powder; 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon; 1 pinch ground cloves; 3 cardamom pods; 1 cup (250 ml) water; 1 lb (450 g) lean ground beef

Ingredients

1 onion, chopped
2 tbsp butter
3 garlic cloves, chopped
1 tbsp Korean chili powder (gochugaru) (see note)
1 tbsp curry powder
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1 pinch ground cloves
3 cardamom pods
1 cup (250 ml) water
1 lb (450 g) lean ground beef

Preparation

In a large skillet over medium heat, soften the onion in the butter for 5 minutes. Add the garlic, chili powder, curry powder, cinnamon, cloves and cardamom. Cook for 1 minute while stirring. Generously season with salt and pepper.
Add the water and bring to a boil. Drop large chunks of the ground beef directly into the boiling liquid. Cook for 1 minute with out stirring. Break the meat up with a wooden spoon. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring constantly, until the liquid has reduced slightly, about 5 minutes. Remove the cardamom pods. Serve with rice, a green vegetable and flatbread.

Note from Ricardo

Berbere spice is an Ethiopian spice blend that typically includes garlic, chili pepper, cinnamon, cloves and cardamom. A ready-made spice mix can be found in many grocery stores.

Korean chili powder can be replaced with a mixture of 1 tbsp of sweet paprika and ½ tsp red pepper flakes.

Ethiopian Berbere Beef Stew

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Note from Ricardo

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