Dinner for 5

Ethiopian Spicy Beef Stew

Name: Ethiopian Spicy Beef Stew
Total time: 90 min
Yield: 5 servings
Cuisine: African
Ingredients: 1/2 tsp ground cumin; 1 tsp ground fenugreek; 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 1/4 tsp turmeric; 4 tbsp hot pepper flakes; 2 tbsp paprika; 1 tsp dried ginger; 2 tsp dried onion flakes; 1/2 tsp garlic powder; 1/4 tsp ground allspice; 3/4 tsp cardamom seed; 1/2 tsp ground cloves; 1 tsp ground coriander powder; 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon; 1 1/2 lb beef; 3 tbsp oil; 2 tbsp ghee; 1 onion; 2 cloves garlic; 2 tsp berbere; 2 tbsp tomato paste; 1/2 tsp sugar; 2 cups beef stock; 2 tsp sea salt (optional)

$12.45for 490 minServes 5

Beef simmers with berbere, warm spices, tomato paste, garlic, and onions for a thick, fiery stew.

Ethiopian Spicy Beef Stew with its ingredients

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Fresh ginger, a little$0.40/oz typical	a little	$0.03Typical price
	Onions, 0.4 lb$1.29/lb typical	0.4 lb	$0.53Typical price
	Beef chuck roast, 1.5 lb$6.99/lb typical	1.5 lb	$10.48Typical price
	Garlic, 0.25$0.75 each typical	0.25	$0.15Typical price
	Canned tomatoes, 1 oz$0.08/oz typical	1 oz	$0.08Typical price
	Broth, 17 oz$0.07/oz typical	17 oz	$1.16Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$15.57

Swaps

Swap beef chuck roast for pork roastabout $4.50/lb less at typical prices
Swap onions for red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSalt and pepperDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Cooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilSugar and brown sugar

Not included in the cost.

90 minstart to table
Mediumdifficulty
5servings as written
$$typical cost tier

African Budget Family Lunches Dinners Cold-weather comfort Winter

Typical price

$3.11 per serving$12.45 for 4

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Ingredients

1/2 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp ground fenugreek
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/4 tsp turmeric
4 tbsp hot pepper flakes
2 tbsp paprika
1 tsp dried ginger
2 tsp dried onion flakes
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp ground allspice
3/4 tsp cardamom seed
1/2 tsp ground cloves
1 tsp ground coriander powder
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1 1/2 lb beef
3 tbsp oil
2 tbsp ghee
1 onion
2 cloves garlic
2 tsp berbere
2 tbsp tomato paste
1/2 tsp sugar
2 cups beef stock
2 tsp sea salt (optional)

Steps

Cut the beef into 1-inch pieces and mix the cumin, fenugreek, nutmeg, pepper, turmeric, pepper flakes, paprika, ginger, onion flakes, garlic powder, allspice, cardamom, cloves, coriander, and cinnamon.
Heat the oil and ghee in a large pot over medium heat, then cook the onion for 8 minutes.
Add the garlic, berbere, and half of the spice mixture, then cook for 2 minutes.
Add the beef and remaining spices, then brown for 8 minutes, stirring often.
Stir in the tomato paste, sugar, salt, and beef stock, then bring to a boil.
Cover and simmer over low heat for 55 minutes, until the beef is tender and reaches at least 145 F.

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