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Kitfo (Cooked Version)

Name: Kitfo (Cooked Version)
Total time: 20 min
Yield: Serves 2
Cuisine: Ethiopia
Ingredients: 400g Lean beef; 40g Butter; 2 tsp Berbere spice blend; 1 clove Garlic; A little Ginger

Main Dish

⏱ 20 min

👥 Serves 2

Difficulty ⭐⭐

Traditionally a beef tartare, here adapted into an approachable spiced-butter sauté.

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📖 The Story Behind This Dish

In Ethiopia, kitfo is traditionally made from finely minced lean beef tossed raw with a spiced butter called "mitmita" — a special dish for celebrations. Since raw meat carries food safety risks, this recipe uses the same spiced butter but fully cooks the meat for a home-friendly adaptation.

🌆 Where it's eaten: In its home country, this special dish is served at celebrations. At home, it's made in a cooked, family-friendly version.

🥕 Ingredients (serves 2)

Lean beef 400g
Butter 40g
Berbere spice blend 2 tsp
Garlic 1 clove
Ginger A little

👩‍🍳 Instructions

Melt the butter in a small pot, add grated garlic, ginger, and berbere, and warm gently over low heat to make spiced butter.
Cut the beef into thin strips, or use ground beef.
Heat the spiced butter in a pan, add the beef, and cook through thoroughly.
Season with salt to finish. Serve with injera and ayib.

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