Eritrean Inspired Chili & Salad with Injera
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Eritrean Chili with Berbere
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Ingredients
Ingredients for 6 servings
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon garlic
- 1 medium carrot, finely grated
- 2/3 cup diced (white) onion
- 4 tablespoons Berbere seasoning, divided
- Substitute mix
- 2 tablespoons (sweet or smoked) paprika
- 1 1/2 tablespoons ground dried red chilies
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander seeds
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin seeds
- ½ teaspoon ground fenugreek seeds
- 1 teaspoon ground black peppercorns
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon ginger
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 1/2 teaspoon (or more) garlic powder
- pinch of salt
- Substitute mix
- 5oz tomato paste (NOT sauce)
- 1 1/2 lb 95% lean ground beef
- 1 can (15oz) diced tomatoes, drained
- 1 can (15oz) no salt added garbanzo beans, drained
- 3 cups no salt added beef broth
- sea salt & pepper to taste
- Garnish
- fresh parsley, chopped
Steps
- Set a pot on medium high heat. Once hot, add oil, onions, garlic and carrot. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until the onions are sautéed and slightly brown.
- Add 3 tablespoons of berbere to the pot along with the tomato paste. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes, until very fragrant. Then add lean ground beef to the pot and chop it up while it cooks. As it the meat begins to cook, sprinkle in the remaining tablespoon of berbere. Continue cooking for 3 to 5 minutes, until the meat is nearly finished but there are a few pink pieces left.
- Add the diced tomatoes and garbanzo and fold everything together.
- Reduce the heat to low, then pour in the beef broth. Bring to a light simmer, add a few pinches of sea salt & pepper, then cover and cook for at least 20 minutes and ensure it is not burning in the pot.
- Season to taste with sea salt & pepper, then garnish. Enjoy with injera OR with brown rice or cauliflower rice.
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Calories
330
Protein
29g
Fat
10g
Carbs
23g
Sodium
Fiber
6g
Sugar
6g
Eritrean Salad
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Ingredients
Ingredients for 5 servings
- 4 Roma tomatoes, chopped
- 4 scallions, diced
- 1 large cucumber, chopped into 1-inch pieces/chunks
- 1 jalapeno, seeds removed and chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- juice from 1 lemon
- sea salt & pepper to taste
Steps
Add all ingredients to a bowl and toss together. Season to taste with sea salt & pepper.
Calories
67
Protein
2g
Fat
3g
Carbs
8g
Sodium
Fiber
2g
Sugar
6g