Siga Tibs Ethiopian Beef Stew Recipes

SIGA TIBS (ETHIOPIAN BEEF STEW)

Steps:

• In a large pan on medium-high heat, cook the beef cubes with some infused oil and rosemary, stirring intermittently, for about 8-10 minutes or until crispy on all surfaces. Set aside.
• In the same pan, add some more oil and saute the onions and bell peppers until golden. Then add the beef back to the pan and add tomato paste, berber, minced cilantro stems, and honey, stirring to combine. Cook on low, uncovered for another 10 minutes. Serve warm.

AWAZE SIGGA TIBS (ETHIOPIAN-STYLE SAUTEED BEEF)

Steps:

• Prep beef by washing and cutting up into bite size cubes. Set aside.
• Heat oil in a large skillet.
• Add garlic and onion and cook on medium heat until onion appears clear.
• Add green and red peppers.
• Stir in first tbsp berbere spice.
• Cook until vegetables are all soft.
• Add meat and tbsp of butter.
• Stir in second tbsp of spice.
• Continue to cook on medium heat, stirring often. Salt and pepper to taste.
• Serve over prepared couscous or with injera.

ERITREAN / ETHIOPIAN BEEF STEW -- TSEBHI SGA OR KEY WET

Steps:

• Chop onions into small fine pieces.
• Heat a shallow deep pan, about 3 to 4 inches deep.
• Add half of the spiced butter.
• Once butter is melted add the chopped onions and cook it until the onion is caramelized.
• Be sure not to burn the onions, keep stirring!
• Add the chili paste to the cooked onions.
• Mix it well by adding a drop of water at a time as needed.
• Cook for about 15 minutes by adding a drop of water as you stir to stop it from drying.
• Add tomatoes and cook for about 30 minutes more stirring it often and adding a drop of water as needed to prevent it from drying out.
• Cut beef into small bite sizes, about ½ inch cubes.
• Add beef to the cooking paste and cook covered for about 20 minutes or until it is cooked fully.
• Add the remainder of the spiced butter and mix well.
• Let cook of about 5 more minutes.
• Depending on your personal desire, you may add more water to bring it to the consistency you like.