Nyala's Ethiopian Recipes #209

Beef Stewed

INGREDIENTS:

two onions, finely chopped
third cup spice butter (niter kebbeh)
two garlic cloves, minced
one teaspoon finely chopped gingerroot
quarter teaspoon ground fenugreek
one-eight teaspoon ground cloves
one-eight teaspoon ground allspice
one-eight teaspoon ground nutmeg
quarter cup paprika
two tablespoons berbere (spice paste)
two-third cup dry red wine
half cup water
eight ounces tomato sauce
two teaspoons salt
three lbs boneless lean beef, cut into 1-inch pieces
black pepper

INSTRUCTIONS:

In a large stewpot, cook the onions over moderate flame for about five minutes, or till they are soft and dry.

Do not let brown or burn.

Mix in the niter kebbeh.

When it heats up, add the garlic, ginger, fenugreek, cloves, allspice, and nutmeg.Stir well.

Put the paprika and berbere, and stir for three minutes.

Put the wine, water, tomato sauce, and salt, and bring the mixture to a boil.

Put the beef and turn the pieces around in the sauce to coat.

Cover the pot and simmer the beef for about one hour over low flame. Season with black pepper.

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