Ethiopian Ground Beef Mild Stew (Minchet-Abesh Ali

Name: Ethiopian Ground Beef Mild Stew (Minchet-Abesh Alicha)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef; 1 cup onion (thinly chopped); 1/2 cup clarified butter; 1/4 cup white wine (if preferred); 1/4 teaspoon cardamom (false); 1/4 ginger powder or 1 tablespoon fresh ginger root juice; 1 teaspoon garlic powder (diced) or 1 teaspoon garlic clove (diced); 1/4 teaspoon turmeric or 1/4 teaspoon curry; 1/4 teaspoon white pepper powder; 4 cups water (boiled); salt

Servings: persons

1 lb lean ground beef
1 cup onion (thinly chopped)
1/2 cup clarified butter
1/4 cup white wine (if preferred)
1/4 teaspoon cardamom (false)
1/4 ginger powder or 1 tablespoon fresh ginger root juice
1 teaspoon garlic powder (diced) or 1 teaspoon garlic clove (diced)
1/4 teaspoon turmeric or 1/4 teaspoon curry
1/4 teaspoon white pepper powder
4 cups water (boiled)
salt

1
In medium pot saute the onion using one cup of boiled water by adding two tablespoon each time until the onion is soft and golden brown.
2
In the cooked onion, add one cup boiled water, purified butter, garlic, ginger, bishop weeds, wine and turmeric. Cook for 5 minutes.
3
On a baking pan, spread the ground beef and cook it in oven or stir-fry until brown.
4
Sprinkle the stir-fry ground beef in the sauce; mix well; add two cups boiled water; cover and cook it for 20 minutes or until simmers.
5
Add to the stew white pepper, salt and false cardamom; cook it for 5 minutes; remove from heat.
6
Serve it hot with Injera, rice, bread or as desired.
7
* You will find these spices in Ethiopian or Indian shops/groceries.
8
** Please go to www.yewoinfamilycooking.com to see how to prepare Clarified/Purified Butter (Nitir Kebe).

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb lean ground beef, 1 cup onion (thinly chopped), 1/2 cup clarified butter, 1/4 cup white wine (if preferred), and more.

Yes, Ethiopian Ground Beef Mild Stew (Minchet-Abesh Alicha) falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Ethiopian Ground Beef Mild Stew (Minchet-Abesh Alicha)

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