Berbere-Spiced Beef Stew with Potatoes

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

A deeply flavorful stew where tender beef simmers in a rich berbere-spiced tomato base with hearty potatoes, ideal for chilly evenings. This African recipe, ready in about 120 minutes, pairs Beef chuck, Potatoes, Onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 calories and feeds 6, 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

• 1.5 lbs Beef chuck
• 2 cups Potatoes
• 1 medium Onion
• 3 cloves Garlic
• 2 tbsp Berbere spice blend
• 2 tbsp Tomato paste
• 2 cups Vegetable broth
• 2 tbsp Olive oil
• 1 tsp Salt
• 1/2 tsp Black pepper
• 2 tbsp Fresh cilantro

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add 1.5 lbs diced beef chuck and cook until browned on all sides, about 6 minutes, then remove and set aside.
2. Step 2: Add 1 medium finely chopped onion and 3 minced garlic cloves to the pot, sautéing for 4 minutes until softened and fragrant.
3. Step 3: Stir in 2 tbsp tomato paste and cook for 1 minute until darkened, then return the beef to the pot.
4. Step 4: Add 2 tbsp berbere spice blend, 2 cups vegetable broth, 2 cups cubed potatoes, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook on low for 1 hour 30 minutes until beef is fork-tender.
5. Step 5: Stir in 2 tbsp chopped cilantro and serve hot.