Spiced Minced Beef Salad with Mitmita
A vibrant Ethiopian raw beef salad seasoned with fiery mitmita spice, fresh herbs, and lime, served chilled. This african-inspired salads ready in about 35 minutes pairs ground beef, mitmita spice, finely diced onions into a side that holds its own next to almost any main — bright, balanced, and quick enough to slot into a weeknight plate. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly next to roasted proteins, grain bowls, or weeknight mains. 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.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 tsp mitmita spice
- 1/2 cup finely diced onions
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh mint
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tbsp niter kibbeh
Instructions
- Step 1: In a large bowl, combine ground beef, 1 tbsp niter kibbeh, 1 tsp mitmita, diced onions, and half the cilantro. Mix gently with clean hands until evenly distributed, about 2 minutes.
- Step 2: Chill the mixture for 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld. Stir in remaining mitmita, lime juice, and half the mint.
- Step 3: Transfer to a serving bowl, garnish with remaining cilantro and mint. Serve immediately with sliced raw onions and lime wedges on the side.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Spiced Minced Beef Salad with Mitmita take to make?
Total time is about 35 minutes (35 min prep + 0 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Spiced Minced Beef Salad with Mitmita?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep ground beef from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Spiced Minced Beef Salad with Mitmita?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Spiced Minced Beef Salad with Mitmita for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Spiced Minced Beef Salad with Mitmita?
African salads like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
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