KEY WAT (ETHIOPIAN SPICY BEEF STEW)
The word WAT means a stew, and the basic spice mixture used in almost all stews are BERBERE. The recipes are economical, easy and tasty, and always served with INJERA (flatbread). Any flat bread will do. Injera is used in Ethiopia to eat the meal. They pinch the food and then scoop it up and eat.
Provided by Marsha Gardner
Categories Beef
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- 1. Add the oil and ghee or butter to a pan over medium heat. (Niter kibbeh, the real thing, is a spice-infused clarified butter which is used as the frying medium for most Ethiopian dishes).
- 2. Gently fry the onion until very soft and just about caramelised. Add the garlic, berbere spice, tomato paste and sugar, mix well, and cook until thick.
- 3. Add a little of the stock (or water) to make a paste. Add the remaining liquid and the meat cubes, season with salt, and cook gently for 1 hour, or until the meat is tender and the sauce thickened and reduced.
- 4. Serve with injera, the Ethiopian flatbread. If correctly made and almost crispy, pieces can be used as eating utensils.
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Chris Creel
[email protected]This stew was amazing! The beef was so tender and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I served it with rice and it was a perfect meal.
Charl Fredericks
[email protected]I'm a big fan of Ethiopian food, and this stew did not disappoint. The flavors were authentic and the beef was perfectly cooked. I'll definitely be making this again.
Johnny Bush
[email protected]This recipe is a great starting point, but I made a few changes to suit my taste. I used beef short ribs instead of sirloin, and I added a tablespoon of berbere spice blend. It turned out delicious!
Lisa Oosthuizen
[email protected]I was disappointed with this recipe. The beef was tough and the sauce was bland. I won't be making it again.
Biraj Tamang
[email protected]This stew was a bit too spicy for my taste, but it was still very good. I'll definitely make it again, but I'll use less cayenne pepper next time.
GolpaLoy MSA গল্পালয় একতাই শক্তি
[email protected]5 stars! This recipe is a keeper. I've made it several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
Husayni Saray
[email protected]This stew is amazing! The beef is so tender and the sauce is rich and flavorful. I served it with injera bread and it was a perfect combination.
Martin Villalba
[email protected]So flavorful and easy to make! I used beef chuck roast instead of sirloin and it was still fall-apart tender. Served it over rice and it was a perfect meal.
Kugan Aarush
[email protected]Followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfect. The spice blend is amazing and gives the stew a really unique flavor. Will definitely make this again.
Adriana Adriana
[email protected]This Ethiopian beef stew was a hit at my dinner party! The flavors were complex and delicious, and the beef was melt-in-your-mouth tender. I'll definitely be making this again.