Slow-Simmered Berbere Spiced Beef Stew

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A rich Ethiopian-inspired beef stew infused with berbere spice and slow-cooked to tender perfection. This Ethiopian-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 135 minutes, pairs beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes, berbere spice mix, yellow onion, diced 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.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 120 min Serves 6 Ethiopian cuisine 380 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Heat 3 tablespoons vegetable oil in a large heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat. Add 1.5 pounds beef chuck cubes and brown on all sides for 5-7 minutes, then remove and set aside.
  2. Step 2: In the same pot, add 1 large diced yellow onion, 4 minced garlic cloves, and 1 tablespoon grated ginger. Sauté for 5 minutes until onions soften and become translucent.
  3. Step 3: Stir in 2 tablespoons berbere spice mix and 2 tablespoons tomato paste, cooking for 2 minutes until fragrant and slightly darkened.
  4. Step 4: Return browned beef to the pot, add 3 cups beef broth, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer covered for 2 hours until beef is tender and sauce thickens.
  5. Step 5: Adjust seasoning if needed, sprinkle with 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves before serving.

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