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Preparation takes 35 minutes. Cooking takes 25 minutes. Allow 60 minutes in total. Makes 8 servings. Key ingredients: lean ground beef (85% lean), fresh baby spinach, roughly chopped, onion, finely chopped, garlic, minced, ground cinnamon. Equipment: large skillet, mixing bowl, baking sheet, pastry brush, knife, cutting board.
Kitchen tip: Ensure the spinach is well-drained of excess moisture to prevent soggy pastries.
Preparation takes 25 minutes. Cooking takes 50 minutes. Allow 75 minutes in total. Makes 6 servings. Key ingredients: beef chuck, cut into cubes, vegetable oil, onion, chopped, garlic, minced, dried thyme. Equipment: Pressure cooker (electric or stovetop), Large bowl, Wooden spoon, Measuring cups and spoons, Knife and chopping board.
Kitchen tip: If you prefer a thicker stew, remove the lid after pressure cooking and simmer uncovered for 5-10 minutes to reduce the liquid.
Preparation takes 20 minutes. Cooking takes 45 minutes. Allow 65 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: beef sirloin or round, thinly sliced, dried red chilies, deseeded and soaked in warm water, vegetable oil, large onion, sliced, cloves garlic, minced. Equipment: Pressure cooker or Instant Pot, Cutting board, Sharp knife, Measuring spoons, Measuring cup, Wooden spoon or spatula, Serving dish.
Kitchen tip: For extra flavor, marinate the beef slices in a mixture of minced garlic, soy sauce, and a pinch of salt for 30 minutes before cooking.
Preparation takes 30 minutes. Cooking takes 180 minutes. Allow 210 minutes in total. Makes 6 servings. Key ingredients: oxtail, cut into chunks, vegetable oil, onion, chopped, garlic, minced, scallions, sliced. Equipment: large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven, wooden spoon, knife, cutting board, measuring spoons, measuring jug.
Kitchen tip: For richer flavor, marinate the seasoned oxtail pieces in the fridge overnight before cooking.
Preparation takes 20 minutes. Cooking takes 120 minutes. Allow 140 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: beef chuck, cut into 4 cm cubes, vegetable oil, shallots, thinly sliced, garlic, minced, ginger, peeled and thinly sliced. Equipment: large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven, wooden spoon, knife, cutting board, measuring spoons, measuring jug.
Kitchen tip: For extra depth, marinate the beef in sweet soy sauce with garlic and coriander for 1 hour before cooking.
Preparation takes 30 minutes. Cooking takes 180 minutes. Allow 210 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: beef chuck, cut into 4 cm cubes, coconut milk, vegetable oil, shallots, peeled and chopped, garlic, peeled and chopped. Equipment: large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven, food processor or mortar and pestle, steamer or steaming basket, knife, cutting board, wooden spoon.
Kitchen tip: Use fresh ingredients for the spice paste to maximize flavor.
Preparation takes 15 minutes. Cooking takes 15 minutes. Allow 30 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: lean beef sirloin or ribeye, cut into 2 cm cubes, berbere spice blend, mitmita chili powder (optional), vegetable oil, onion, thinly sliced. Equipment: large skillet or wok, kitchen knife, cutting board, wooden spoon or spatula, measuring spoons.
Kitchen tip: Marinate the beef ahead of time to deepen the flavor.
Preparation takes 20 minutes. Cooking takes 60 minutes. Allow 80 minutes in total. Makes 6 servings. Key ingredients: boneless beef chuck, cut into 2-3 cm cubes, peeled and diced seasonal pumpkin, carrots, peeled and chopped, onion, diced, garlic, minced. Equipment: pressure cooker or Instant Pot, wooden spoon, knife, cutting board, measuring spoons, measuring cups.
Kitchen tip: For a deeper flavor, marinate the beef with some of the spices and a bit of oil for 1-2 hours before cooking.
Preparation takes 30 minutes. Cooking takes 180 minutes. Allow 210 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: beef chuck, cut into 4 cm cubes, vegetable oil, onion, finely chopped, garlic, minced, carrot, diced. Equipment: large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven, medium saucepan, blender or food processor, knife, cutting board, measuring cups and spoons.
Kitchen tip: For best flavor and tenderness, avoid boiling the braising liquid; maintain a gentle simmer.
Preparation takes 30 minutes. Cooking takes 150 minutes. Allow 180 minutes in total. Makes 6 servings. Key ingredients: beef chuck, cut into 4 cm cubes, vegetable oil, onion, chopped, garlic, minced, freshly ground black pepper. Equipment: large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven, wooden spoon, knife, cutting board, measuring spoons, measuring jug, mixing bowl, pot for boiling dumplings.
Kitchen tip: Browning the beef well at the start adds depth of flavor to the stew.
Preparation takes 15 minutes. Cooking takes 15 minutes. Allow 30 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: beef sirloin, thinly sliced against the grain, neutral oil (e.g., vegetable or canola oil), berbere spice blend, mitmita spice powder, yellow onion, thinly sliced. Equipment: large skillet or wok, sharp knife, cutting board, spatula or wooden spoon, measuring spoons, plate for resting beef.
Kitchen tip: Pat the beef dry before cooking to achieve a better sear and prevent steaming.
Preparation takes 30 minutes. Cooking takes 150 minutes. Allow 180 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: beef chuck, cut into 5 cm (2 inch) cubes, vegetable oil, onion, finely chopped, garlic, minced, carrots, peeled and cut into 4 cm (1.5 inch) pieces. Equipment: large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven, wooden spoon, chef's knife, cutting board, measuring spoons, measuring cup, stove.
Kitchen tip: Brown the beef well in batches to develop deep flavor and prevent steaming.