Berbere Beef and Potato Stew

By AislePrompt Test Kitchen · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-23 · Updated 2026-04-23

Richly spiced stew featuring tender beef and potatoes in a deeply aromatic berbere sauce. This ethiopian-inspired beef ready in about 85 minutes pairs beef stew meat, berbere spice blend, olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 520 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart.

Ingredients

• 1.5 lbs beef stew meat
• 3 tbsp berbere spice blend
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 large onion
• 3 cloves garlic
• 3 medium potatoes
• 2 medium carrots
• 2 cups vegetable broth
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. Step 1: Pat 1.5 lbs beef stew meat dry and season with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Brown beef cubes in batches for 3-4 minutes per side; set aside.
3. Step 3: Add 1 large diced onion and 3 minced garlic cloves to the pot, cooking 3 minutes until softened. Stir in 2 tbsp tomato paste and cook 1 minute.
4. Step 4: Add 3 tbsp berbere spice blend and cook 1 minute until fragrant. Return beef to pot, then add 3 medium peeled and cubed potatoes and 2 medium peeled and cubed carrots.
5. Step 5: Pour in 2 cups vegetable broth, bring to a simmer, cover, and cook on low heat 1 hour 15 minutes until beef is fork-tender. Season with additional salt and pepper if needed. Serve hot.