Kitfoክትፎ

Name: Kitfo
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Ethiopian
Ingredients: 1 lb lean beef (sirloin or tenderloin), very finely minced; 2 tbsp niter kibbeh (Ethiopian spiced butter); 1-2 tbsp mitmita (spicy chili powder); Salt to taste

Spiced minced raw beef seasoned with mitmita and niter kibbeh

Prep: 20 minutes
Cook: 5 minutes
Serves: 4
Region: Gurage

Ingredients

Make

4 servings

1 lb lean beef (sirloin or tenderloin), very finely minced
2 tbsp niter kibbeh (Ethiopian spiced butter)
1-2 tbsp mitmita (spicy chili powder)
Salt to taste

Method

Chill the beef in the freezer for 15 minutes for easier mincing
Finely mince or grind the beef until very fine
Heat niter kibbeh in a pan and stir in mitmita to release aroma
Add minced beef to pan and mix well just until evenly warmed (do not fully cook)
Season with salt and serve immediately with injera or bread

Photographs

From the kitchen

Use very fresh, high-quality beef
For a less spicy version, reduce the mitmita
Traditionally served with a mild cheese or gomen (greens) on the side

Per serving

Calories: 290
Protein: 20g
Carbohydrate: 0g
Fat: 22g

Estimates. They shift with how you make it and what you make it with.

Suitable for

gluten-free

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