Ground Beef Zigni Wat with Berbere and Tomato

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A spicy Eritrean-inspired ground beef stew simmered in a fragrant berbere and tomato sauce, perfect for a comforting dinner. This African-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 50 minutes, pairs ground beef, large onions, finely chopped, berbere spice blend for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 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: 15 min Cook: 35 min Serves 4 African cuisine 420 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Heat 1/4 cup vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 2 finely chopped large onions and sauté for 10 minutes until softened and translucent.
  2. Step 2: Stir in 1 tablespoon minced garlic and 1 tablespoon minced ginger, cooking for 1 minute until aromatic. Add 3 tablespoons berbere spice blend and cook for 2 minutes to toast the spices.
  3. Step 3: Add 1 pound ground beef, breaking it up with a spoon, and cook until browned and no longer pink, about 8-10 minutes.
  4. Step 4: Stir in 3 tablespoons tomato paste, 1 cup water, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until sauce thickens and flavors meld.
  5. Step 5: Serve hot with injera, rice, or flatbread to enjoy a flavorful, spicy beef stew.

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