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Ethiopian Venison Stew

As I mention above, this recipe requires a few special ingredients. In order of importance, you need ground fenugreek, berbere spice, and then Ethiopian spiced butter. I have recipes for the latter here on Hunter Angler Gardener Cook.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
2 hrs
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 501 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Ethiopian

Ingredients

  • 2 large onions, peeled and sliced thin root to tip
  • 2 to 3 tablespoons niter kebbeh (spiced butter), or clarified butter
  • 3 cloves garlic, sliced thin
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons berbere spice mix
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons ground fenugreek
  • 1 cup tomato puree
  • 1 quart beef or venison broth
  • 1 1/2 pounds diced venison, beef, lamb or goat
  • 6 Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut in chunks
  • salt
OPTIONAL MEKELESHA SPICE MIX
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground clove
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
  • 1/2 teaspoon black or long pepper

Instructions

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  1. If you are making the Mekelesha spice mix, mix them all together in a little bowl and set aside.
  2. Arrange the sliced onions in a large, lidded pot like a Dutch oven and turn the heat to medium. Sweat the onions, dry, until they are starting to brown and soft, about 10 minutes. You will need to stir them from time to time.
  3. When the onions are soft, add the spiced butter and the garlic and stir well. Let this cook another 4 to 6 minutes.
  4. Mix in the cumin, berbere, fenugreek and tomato and cook 3 minutes, stirring often. Add the diced venison.
  5. Pour in the broth, little by little, stirring to incorporate everything well. Bring to a simmer, add salt to taste, and cover. Let this cook gently for 1 hour.
  6. Add the potatoes, cover and cook another hour. When the venison and potatoes are tender, add the mekelesha spice, if using, adjust for salt and pepper and serve with bread or rice.

Nutrition Information

Calories 501kcal (25%) Carbohydrates 47g (16%) Protein 52g (104%) Fat 12g (18%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Cholesterol 164mg (55%) Sodium 685mg (29%) Potassium 2465mg (70%) Fiber 10g (40%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 334IU (7%) Vitamin C 42mg (47%) Calcium 123mg (12%) Iron 17mg (94%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 501

% Daily Value*

Calories 501kcal 25%
Carbohydrates 47g 16%
Protein 52g 104%
Fat 12g 18%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Cholesterol 164mg 55%
Sodium 685mg 29%
Potassium 2465mg 52%
Fiber 10g 40%
Sugar 6g 12%
Vitamin A 334IU 7%
Vitamin C 42mg 47%
Calcium 123mg 12%
Iron 17mg 94%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.