Ethiopian Beef Jerky And Split Lentils Stew (quwanta-miser Wot)

Total Time: 1 hr Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 50 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 cup split red lentils
• 1 lb beef (top or bottom round) or 1 lb beef jerky
• 2 tablespoons chili peppers (berbere)
• 1 red onions (thinly chopped) or 1 shallot (thinly chopped)
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil or 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 tablespoons clarified butter (nitir kebe)
• 4 garlic cloves (diced) or 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon cardamom powder (if available)
• salt and black pepper

Recipe

• 1 sauté the onion with ½ cup of water and two tablespoons of oil for 5 minutes or until tender.
• 2 2nd step: to the cooked onion add half cup of water, chili powder (berbere), butter, garlic and black pepper. stir for 10 minutes.
• 3 to the boiling sauce, add half cup of water, fried meat without grease or beef jerky and cook it until tender (10 minutes).
• 4 meanwhile, bring to boil 4 cups of water in a medium pot. rinse the lentils with fresh water and add to it. cook for 5 minutes.
• 5 remove the foam with spoon from the lentils and discard . lightly drain the extra water in a container or a cup.
• 6 combine the lentils and the beef jerky sauce. mix well. if more water is needed, use the set-aside water. cook the stew for 20 minutes or until it simmers.
• 7 add false cardamom and salt to taste. remove from heat. serve it warm with injera, pita bread etc.