Awaze Sigga Tibs (Ethiopian-Style Sauteed Beef)

i was a little skeptical abut making this.  i toasted and grinded the whole spices.  as it was cooking i thought this doesn't smell very nice.  i let it cook for 1/2 hour ad it developed into a very nice dish.  it kind of like coq au vin; it doesn't smell good in the beginning but after 2 hours of cooking, it smells wonderful.

Awaze Sigga Tibs (Ethiopian-Style Sauteed Beef)

1 lb round steak
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
5 tablespoons Smart Balance light butter spread
2 tablespoons *berbere* spice. 
1/2 cup onion
1/2 cup green bell pepper
1/2 cup sweet red pepper
2 garlic cloves

Directions:

Prep beef by washing and cutting up into bite size cubes. Set aside.
 
Heat oil in a large skillet.
 
Add garlic and onion and cook on medium heat until onion appears clear.
 
Add yellow and red peppers.
 
Stir in first tbsp *berbere* spice.
 
Cook until vegetables are all soft.
 
Add meat and tbsp of butter.
 
Stir in second tbsp of spice.
 
Continue to cook on medium heat, stirring often. Salt and pepper to taste.
 
Serve over prepared couscous or with injera.

Berbere Spice Blend Recipe

• 2 tsp. coriander seeds
• 1 tsp. fenugreek powder
• 1⁄2 tsp. black peppercorns
• 1⁄4 tsp. allspice
• 6 white cardamom pods
• 4 whole cloves
• 1⁄2 cup dried onion flakes or powder (not onion salt)
• 1 tsp. red pepper flakes
• 3 tbsp. paprika
• 2 tsp. kosher salt
• 1⁄2 tsp. ground nutmeg
• 1⁄2 tsp. ground ginger
• 1⁄2 tsp. ground cinnamon

1. In a small skillet, combine coriander seeds, fenugreek seeds, black peppercorns, allspice, cardamom pods, and cloves. Toast spices over medium heat, swirling skillet constantly, until fragrant, about 4 minutes.
2. Let cool slightly; transfer to a spice grinder along with onion flakes and grind until fine. Add red pepper flakes, and grind with the other spices until fine.
3. Transfer the mixture to a bowl and stir in paprika, salt, nutmeg, ginger, and cinnamon. Store in an airtight container for up to 6 months.

i served it with quinoa, feta, spinach and corn.

http://www.marcussamuelsson.com/recipe/berbere-spice-blend-recipe

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