Berbere-Spiced Beef and Tomato Stew

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-24 · Updated 2026-04-24

A deeply flavorful beef stew simmered with tomatoes, onions, and a signature berbere spice blend for a satisfying meal. This Ethiopian-inspired street-food recipe, ready in about 100 minutes, pairs beef chuck, tomatoes, onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 410 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. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1.2 lbs, cut into 1-inch cubes beef chuck
• 2 medium, diced tomatoes
• 1 large, diced onion
• 4 cloves, minced garlic
• 2.5 tbsp berbere spice blend
• 2 cups beef broth
• 1.5 tbsp tomato paste
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp, chopped fresh parsley
• 1 tsp salt

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a heavy pot over medium-high heat. Add 1.2 lbs cubed beef chuck and sear for 4 minutes per side until browned, then remove and set aside.
2. Step 2: Add 1 large diced onion and 4 minced garlic cloves to the pot, sautéing for 3 minutes until softened. Stir in 1.5 tbsp tomato paste and 2.5 tbsp berbere spice blend, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Step 3: Return beef to the pot, add 2 cups beef broth, 2 diced tomatoes, and 1 tsp salt. Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook on low heat for 1 hour and 15 minutes until beef is fork-tender.
4. Step 4: Stir in 2 tbsp chopped parsley and cook uncovered for 5 minutes. Serve with crusty bread for dipping.