ETHIOPIAN GROUND BEEF STEW (MINCHET-ABESH ALICAH)

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This is an Ethiopian ground beef sauce/stew that is served over rice or with injera. If you can't find bishop weed, you can substitute dried thyme.

Provided by Lynette !

Categories     Beef

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 lb ground beef
1 c onion, thinly chopped
1/2 c niter kebe (ethiopian spiced clarified butter)
1/4 c white wine
2 clove garlic, minced
1/4 tsp bishop weed
1/4 tsp ginger powder
1/4 tsp turmeric, ground
1/4 tsp ground white pepper
1/4 tsp ground cardamom
4 c water
salt, to taste
cooked rice
injera

Steps:

  • 1. Start with 1 cup of water. Add 2 tablespoons water to a medium pan. Saute the onion in the water, adding 2 tablespoons water at a time until the onion is soft and golden brown.
  • 2. Add 1 cup water, Nitir Kebe, garlic, ginger, bishop weed, wine, and turmeric to the cooked onion. Cook for 5 minutes.
  • 3. Cook the ground beef in a skillet until brown. Drain and put the ground beef in the onion mixture. Mix well.
  • 4. Add 2 cups water to the mix; cover and cook for 20 minutes or until it simmers. Add the ground white pepper, cardamom, and salt. Cook for an additional 5 minutes.

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