Smoky Berbere Kitfo
Minced beef seasoned with a heavy dose of smoky berbere spice and clarified butter.
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Ingredients
- 1 pound Lean beef (top round or sirloin), finely minced
- 1/2 cup Niter Kibbeh (Ethiopian spiced clarified butter)
- 3 tablespoons Smoky Berbere spice blend
- 1 teaspoon Mitmita (extra hot chili powder)(optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1/4 teaspoon Cardamom powder (Korerima)
- 1 cup Ayib (Ethiopian cottage cheese)
- 1 cup Gomen (collard greens), finely chopped and sautéed
- 4 pieces Injera (flatbread)
- 1 clove Fresh garlic, minced(optional)
Instructions
- 1
Trim all fat and connective tissue from the beef and mince it very finely by hand or with a food processor using short pulses.
- 2
In a small saucepan, melt the Niter Kibbeh over low heat until it is completely liquid but not bubbling.
- 3
Stir the smoky berbere spice, mitmita, salt, and cardamom into the warm butter and let it infuse for 2 minutes.
- 4
Place the minced beef in a large stainless steel or glass mixing bowl.
- 5
Slowly pour the warm spiced butter mixture over the beef, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon.
- 6
Continue mixing until the beef is evenly coated and has slightly changed color from the warmth of the butter (this is 'lebleb' style).
- 7
Taste and adjust the seasoning with more berbere or salt if a deeper smoky flavor is desired.
- 8
Serve immediately on a platter lined with injera, accompanied by side portions of ayib and gomen.
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