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Yebeg Key Watየበግ ቀይ ወጥ

Spicy Ethiopian lamb stew seasoned with berbere

Prep
20 minutes
Cook
2 hours
Serves
6
Region
National

Ingredients

Make

6 servings

Method

  1. Sauté chopped onions in oil over medium heat until translucent

  2. Add berbere and cook for 2-3 minutes

  3. Add lamb pieces, garlic, and ginger; brown the meat

  4. Add crushed tomatoes (if using) and enough water to cover

  5. Simmer covered for 1.5-2 hours until lamb is tender

  6. Season with salt and pepper; serve with injera

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From the kitchen

  • Cook the onions slowly to deepen the flavor

  • Use leg of lamb for tender meat

  • A splash of lemon juice brightens the stew

Tags

  • spicy
  • lamb
  • festive
  • traditional

Per serving

Calories
480
Protein
35g
Carbohydrate
7g
Fat
30g

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

Suitable for

  • gluten-free

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