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Zigni (Ethiopian style Beef Stew)

Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Ethiopian

Ingredients

  • 1 kg beef; cubed
  • 1 can diced tomatoes
  • 4 spring onions only the white part; sliced
  • 2 garlic cloves; sliced
  • 1 small onion; sliced
  • 3 tbsp berbere
  • ½ tsp sugar
  • ½ cup fresh coriander leaves; finely chopped
  • Vegetable oil
  • Salt to season

Instructions

  • Heat 4-5 tbsp oil in a deep bottom pan; sear the beef cubes in batches and keep aside.
  • Add more oil if necessary and when medium hot, add the garlic, onions and spring onions. Cook till softened and then add the berbere.
  • Mix well to combine and cook on low heat for a minute.
  • Next add the tomatoes and mix well. Add the sugar and season with salt. Cook on medium for 2 minutes and then add the seared beef cubes.
  • Also add 2 cups water and bring to boil. Taste and season with salt if necessary.
  • Simmer and cook till the beef pieces are tender and soft (stir occasionally and add more water if necessary).
  • Finish with fresh coriander leaves mixed through.
  • Rest for at least 30 minutes before serving for the flavours to develop.