Slow-Simmered Berbere-Spiced Beef Stew

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A rich Ethiopian-inspired beef stew infused with aromatic berbere spice and slow-cooked for tender, flavorful meat. This Ethiopian-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 140 minutes, pairs beef chuck, cubed, berbere spice blend, yellow onion, diced for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 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: 20 min Cook: 120 min Serves 6 Ethiopian cuisine 420 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Heat 3 tbsp vegetable oil in a heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat. Add 2 pounds beef chuck cubes and brown on all sides for 5-7 minutes, then transfer to a plate.
  2. Step 2: In the same pot, add 1 large diced yellow onion, 4 minced garlic cloves, and 1 tbsp grated ginger; sauté over medium heat for 5 minutes until translucent and fragrant.
  3. Step 3: Stir in 3 tbsp berbere spice blend and 2 tbsp tomato paste, cooking for 2 minutes to toast the spices and deepen flavor.
  4. Step 4: Return the beef to the pot and pour in 3 cups beef broth plus 1 cup water. Season with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
  5. Step 5: Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 2 hours until beef is tender and the sauce thickens.
  6. Step 6: Adjust seasoning if necessary, then sprinkle 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro over the stew before serving.

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