Zigni berbere (spicy Eritrean beef stew)
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This zigni berbere recipe, a spicy Eritrean beef stew, is a feast for the senses. The berbere spice mix adds huge depth of flavour, thanks to its heady combination of aromatic spices such as cinnamon, cumin, cardamom and fenugreek.
Ingredients
- 600g of beef shin , diced
- 4 tbsp of olive oil
- 1 onion , diced
- 1 red pepper , quartered then sliced
- 2 garlic cloves , sliced
- 1 knob of ginger , grated
- 2 tbsp of berbere
- 2 tbsp of tomato purée
- 3 plum tomatoes , chopped
- 500ml of beef stock
- salt , to taste
- freshly ground black pepper
Method
1
Season the diced beef with salt and pepper. Heat 2 tbsp of olive oil in a large pan and sear the beef on a high heat until evenly browned. Remove from the pan and set aside
2
Turn the heat down and add the remaining 2 tbsp olive oil. Sauté the onion, peppers, ginger and garlic with the berbere spice for 5–8 minutes, or until soft
3
Add the tomato purée, stir well and cook out for a further minute
4
Return the beef to the pan along with the chopped tomatoes and stock and cover with a lid. Simmer on a very low heat for 1 hour, then remove the lid and simmer for a further half an hour, or until the sauce has reduced and the beef is tender
5
Taste to check the seasoning and serve hot
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