Ethiopian Firfir with Dried Beef (Quanta Firfir)

Name: Ethiopian Firfir with Dried Beef (Quanta Firfir)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 2 red onions, chopped; 0.33333334326744 cup vegetable oil; 1 tablespoon garlic paste; 4 ripe tomatoes, chopped; 3 cups water, divided; 14 ounces dried beef; 2 tablespoons Ethiopian berbere seasoning; 0.5 cup Ethiopian kibbeh (spiced clarified butter); 2 teaspoons salt; 2 pieces injera (Ethiopian bread)

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This is a popular traditional Ethiopian dish. Please enjoy. This quanta firfir recipe can also be made with fresh beef or lamb!

Submitted by Rebka

Updated on August 11, 2024

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Prep Time:

10 mins

Cook Time:

45 mins

Total Time:

55 mins

Servings:

6

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2 red onions, chopped
⅓ cup vegetable oil
1 tablespoon garlic paste
4 ripe tomatoes, chopped
3 cups water, divided
14 ounces dried beef
2 tablespoons Ethiopian berbere seasoning
½ cup Ethiopian kibbeh (spiced clarified butter)
2 teaspoons salt
2 pieces injera (Ethiopian bread)

Directions

Place onions in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Cook, covered, until starting to brown, about 5 minutes. Add vegetable oil and garlic paste; cook until fragrant, about 5 minutes. Stir in tomatoes; cook until softened, 5 to 7 minutes.
Stir 1/2 cup water, dried beef, and berbere seasoning into the saucepan. Reduce heat to medium and cook until flavors combine, about 10 minutes. Continue cooking, adding 1/3 cup water every few minutes, until beef is softened and sauce is thick, about 20 minutes. Stir in kibbeh and salt.
Tear 1 injera into palm-sized pieces; fold gently into the sauce. Serve beef and sauce over whole injera.

Cook’s Note

Substitute 4 cloves minced garlic for the garlic paste if desired.

Substitute chili powder for the berbere seasoning if desired.

Substitute beef stock for the water if preferred. Reduce salt if using beef stock.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

463	Calories
31g	Fat
23g	Carbs
24g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 463
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 31g	40%
Saturated Fat 13g	66%
Cholesterol 96mg	32%
Sodium 3031mg	132%
Total Carbohydrate 23g	8%
Dietary Fiber 3g	11%
Total Sugars 6g
Protein 24g	48%
Vitamin C 15mg	17%
Calcium 53mg	4%
Iron 14mg	79%
Potassium 469mg	10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

Ethiopian Firfir with Dried Beef (Quanta Firfir)

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