Spicy Awaze Beef with Rice & Fresh Sides
Tender sautéed beef coated in a fiery ginger-garlic spice paste, served alongside fried rice, fresh tomatoes, and onions. Pure Ethiopian comfort in 25 minutes.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 680
- Protein
- 45g
Ingredients
- 1 lb beef sirloin or tenderloin, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 tbsp ginger, peeled and minced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp berbere spice blend
- 2 cups cooked rice (white or brown)
- 2 medium tomatoes, sliced into wedges
- 1 medium red onion, sliced thin
- 1 tbsp chili peppers, fresh (or dried red chili flakes)
Instructions
- 1
Pat beef dry. Mix ginger, garlic, berbere, and chili into a paste with 1 tbsp water and 2 tbsp oil.
- 2
Heat 2 tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium-high until it shimmers, about 1 minute.
- 3
Add beef in a single layer. Sear without moving for 2 minutes until browned, then stir and cook 2 minutes more.
- 4
Add the spice paste and toss beef to coat evenly. Cook for 2 minutes until fragrant and beef is cooked through.
- 5
Warm rice in the skillet alongside the beef, stirring gently, for 1 minute.
- 6
Plate the awaze beef and rice, then arrange fresh tomato wedges and raw onion slices alongside. Serve hot.
Tools you’ll need
- large skillet (12-inch cast iron or stainless steel)
- cutting board
- knife
- small bowl for spice paste
- wooden spoon
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