This vibrant Ethiopian-inspired dish brings bold flavors to your dinner table with tender sirloin strips simmered in a complex sauce of green chiles, ginger, and warm spices like cardamom and cinnamon. The combination of red wine and fresh aromatics creates a deep, savory profile that coats the beef perfectly. It&# 226;ÂÂs a hearty, satisfying meal that feels both exotic and comforting. Ideal for weeknight dinners when you want something more exciting than standard stir-fry, this recipe balances heat from the chiles with the sweetness of onions and bell peppers. Serve over injera or rice for a complete, restaurant-quality experience at home.
Ethiopian Beef And Peppers
Description
This vibrant Ethiopian-inspired dish brings bold flavors to your dinner table with tender sirloin strips simmered in a complex sauce of green chiles, ginger, and warm spices like cardamom and cinnamon. The combination of red wine and fresh aromatics creates a deep, savory profile that coats the beef perfectly. It&# 226;ÂÂs a hearty, satisfying meal that feels both exotic and comforting. Ideal for weeknight dinners when you want something more exciting than standard stir-fry, this recipe balances heat from the chiles with the sweetness of onions and bell peppers. Serve over injera or rice for a complete, restaurant-quality experience at home.Ingredients
Directions
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Seed and chop the green chiles, peel and chop the ginger, and mince the garlic.
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In a blender or food processor, puree the chiles, ginger, garlic, cardamom, turmeric, cinnamon, cloves, and red wine until smooth.
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Cut the sirloin steak into 1/2-inch strips and chop the onions and bell peppers into similar-sized strips.
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Heat 6 tablespoons of oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
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Brown the beef strips in the hot oil until evenly seared on all sides.
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Remove the beef from the pan and drain off all but 2 tablespoons of the oil.
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Add the chopped onions to the remaining oil and sauté until soft but not browned.
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Add the bell pepper strips and sauté for an additional 3 minutes.
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Pour in the chile-spice puree and bring the mixture to a boil, stirring constantly to prevent burning.
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Return the beef to the pan and mix thoroughly until all strips are coated in the sauce.
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Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes, or until the beef is cooked through and tender.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 6
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 30.0kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 0.3g1%
- Saturated Fat 0.0g0%
- Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
- Sodium 6.0mg1%
- Total Carbohydrate 6.9g3%
- Dietary Fiber 3.0g12%
- Sugars 3.6g
- Protein 1.4g3%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
