ERITREAN / ETHIOPIAN BEEF STEW -- TSEBHI SGA OR KEY WET

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Eritrean / Ethiopian Beef Stew -- Tsebhi Sga or Key Wet image

I grew up in Asmara, Eritrea eating and making this dish regulary. This dish is one of the most popular dishes in the Eritrean and Ethiopian community.

Provided by Mahteme

Categories     Stew

Time 1h30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 medium red onions
1/2 cup spiced butter (also know as tesmi or kbe)
1/4 cup chili paste (also know as d'lk, a hot chili mixed with water, oil and spices)
1 cup canned crushed tomatoes
2 lbs beef (preferably a beef brisket or any cut of your favorite beef)
water

Steps:

  • Chop onions into small fine pieces.
  • Heat a shallow deep pan, about 3 to 4 inches deep.
  • Add half of the spiced butter.
  • Once butter is melted add the chopped onions and cook it until the onion is caramelized.
  • Be sure not to burn the onions, keep stirring!
  • Add the chili paste to the cooked onions.
  • Mix it well by adding a drop of water at a time as needed.
  • Cook for about 15 minutes by adding a drop of water as you stir to stop it from drying.
  • Add tomatoes and cook for about 30 minutes more stirring it often and adding a drop of water as needed to prevent it from drying out.
  • Cut beef into small bite sizes, about ½ inch cubes.
  • Add beef to the cooking paste and cook covered for about 20 minutes or until it is cooked fully.
  • Add the remainder of the spiced butter and mix well.
  • Let cook of about 5 more minutes.
  • Depending on your personal desire, you may add more water to bring it to the consistency you like.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 883.2, Fat 92, SaturatedFat 40.7, Cholesterol 142.9, Sodium 132.5, Carbohydrate 3.9, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 1.8, Protein 9.9

Rajiv Mainali
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This stew is delicious! The flavors are amazing and the beef is so tender. I will definitely be making this again.


A Google user
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I'm not a big fan of beef stew, but this recipe changed my mind. The flavors are so well-balanced and the beef is so tender. I will definitely be making this again.


kamal khattak
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This stew is amazing! I love the combination of spices and the beef is so tender. I will definitely be making this again.


Siphamandla Gumede
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I made this stew last night and it was a hit with my family. The flavors are so complex and delicious, and the beef is so tender. I will definitely be making this again.


Pema Thinley
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This stew is delicious! The flavors are amazing and the beef is so tender. I will definitely be making this again.


inam Malik
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I'm not a big fan of beef stew, but this recipe changed my mind. The flavors are so well-balanced and the beef is so tender. I will definitely be making this again.


Caleb S
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This stew is amazing! I love the combination of spices and the beef is so tender. I will definitely be making this again.


Da Kids
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I made this stew last night and it was a hit with my family. The flavors are so complex and delicious, and the beef is so tender. I will definitely be making this again.


jordan girolamo
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This is the best beef stew I've ever had! The flavors are amazing and the beef is so tender. I will definitely be making this again.