Sautéed Minced Beef with Berbere and Mitmita

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

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Juicy ground beef seasoned with berbere and mitmita spice blends, simmered in a rich tomato sauce for an authentic Ethiopian flavor. This African recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs ground beef, vegetable oil, onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 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: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Ethiopian cuisine 350 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb ground beef
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 large, finely chopped onion
4 cloves, minced garlic
2 tbsp berbere spice blend
1 tsp mitmita spice blend
1/2 cup tomato paste
1 cup beef broth
to taste salt
2 tbsp butter

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Instructions

Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 lb ground beef and cook, breaking it into small pieces, for 5 minutes until browned.
Step 2: Add 1 large onion, finely chopped, and 4 garlic cloves, minced. Cook for 3 minutes until softened.
Step 3: Stir in 2 tbsp berbere spice blend and 1 tsp mitmita spice blend. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Step 4: Add 1/2 cup tomato paste and cook for 1 minute.
Step 5: Stir in 1 cup beef broth and simmer for 10 minutes until sauce thickens.
Step 6: Season with salt to taste. Serve with 2 tbsp butter on the side.