Berbere-Spiced Braised Beef with Injera Flatbread

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Tender beef simmered in a rich, spicy berbere sauce served alongside traditional Ethiopian injera flatbread. This Ethiopian-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 150 minutes, pairs beef chuck, cut into 1.5-inch cubes, berbere spice mix, yellow onion, finely chopped for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 480 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.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 130 min Serves 4 Ethiopian cuisine 480 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Heat 3 tbsp vegetable oil in a large heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat. Add 2 chopped yellow onions and sauté for 7 minutes until soft and translucent with golden edges.
  2. Step 2: Stir in 4 minced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp grated ginger, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Step 3: Add 3 tbsp berbere spice mix and 2 tbsp tomato paste, cooking for 2 minutes while stirring constantly to toast the spices and deepen flavors.
  4. Step 4: Add 2 lbs beef chuck cubes, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Brown the beef on all sides for about 5-7 minutes.
  5. Step 5: Pour in 2 cups water, scraping the bottom to release browned bits. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low, cover, and braise for 2 hours until beef is tender and sauce thickens.
  6. Step 6: Serve the spicy braised beef hot with 4 pieces of traditional injera flatbread to scoop up the stew.

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