World Flavors Cookbook

Key Wat (Spicy Beef Stew)

The standard spicy beef stew of Ethiopia, rich with berbere and niter kibbeh.

Cuisine: Ethiopia

Ingredients

• 500g beef, cubed
• 3 large onions, minced
• 3 tbsp berbere
• 1/4 cup niter kibbeh
• Garlic and ginger paste

Instructions

1. Slow-cook onions without oil until very soft.
2. Add kibbeh and berbere, fry well.
3. Add beef and sear.
4. Add water and simmer until the meat is tender and the sauce is dark and thick.