Description
Ethiopian Raw Spiced Beef is a flavorful dish made with finely chopped beef and a blend of spices, perfect for serving with injera or pita bread.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound of high-quality beef (sirloin or tenderloin), finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon cumin powder
- 1 teaspoon coriander powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (to taste)
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 small red onion, minced
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon freshly chopped parsley (for garnish)
- Injera or pita bread (for serving)
Instructions
- Start with a fresh cut of beef, ensuring it’s chilled. Use a sharp knife or food processor to finely chop the beef and transfer it to a large mixing bowl.
- Sprinkle in the sea salt, black pepper, cumin, coriander, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper. Use your hands or a spatula to mix the spices thoroughly into the beef until well blended.
- Pour the extra virgin olive oil over the spiced beef and add the minced red onion. Combine everything together, ensuring the onion is evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
- Drizzle the fresh lemon juice over the mixture and fold gently to incorporate. Taste the mixture and adjust the seasoning if needed.
- Cover the bowl with a lid or plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors develop and intensify.
- Once ready to serve, transfer the spiced beef to a serving platter and garnish with chopped parsley. Pair with injera or pita bread for a delightful meal.
Notes
- For a milder taste, consider reducing or omitting the cayenne pepper.
- Incorporate diced avocado or chopped tomatoes for added freshness and texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Raw preparation
- Cuisine: Ethiopian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Ethiopian Raw Spiced Beef, Ethiopian Spiced Beef Delight