Stew
Key Wat (Spicy Beef Stew)

Key Wat (Spicy Beef Stew)

Ethiopia

115Minutes
MediumLevel
5Serves
9Steps
About

The fiery red beef stew of the Amhara highlands, built on a deep bed of slow-cooked onions and berbere and scooped up with injera.

Equipment
  • Heavy pot
  • Wooden spoon
  • Knife
  • Chopping board
Ingredients
Beef stew meat, cubed800 g
Red onions, finely chopped5
Berbere spice4 tbsp
Niter kibbeh (spiced butter)½ cup
Garlic, minced5 cloves
Ginger, grated1 thumb
Tomato paste2 tbsp
Water or beef stock2 cups
Saltto taste

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