Beef Stewed In Red Pepper Paste

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Ethiopian (a 3 part recipe) when making this use the spiced butter (niter kebber) recipe #173373 and for the spice paste (berbere) use recipe #173372

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Steps

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In a large stewpot , cook the onions over moderate heat for about 5 minutes , or until they are soft and dry.

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Do not let brown or burn.

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Stir in the niter kebbeh.

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

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Stir well.

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Add the paprika and berbere , and stir for 3 minutes.

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

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

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Cover the pot and simmer the beef for about 1 hour over low heat.

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Season with black pepper.

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Ingredients

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onions, butter, garlic cloves, gingerroot, ground fenugreek, ground cloves, ground allspice, ground nutmeg, paprika, berbere, dry red wine, water, tomato sauce, salt, boneless lean beef, black pepper