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Kitfo (Ethiopian Steak Tartare Recipe)
This Ethiopian Kitfo beef tartare recipe features high-quality steak minced and combined with bold spices. Enjoy with injera and nearly any sides!
Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 405 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Appetizer
Cuisine:
African , Ethiopian
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds beef fillet well-trimmed
- 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
- 2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon anchovy paste
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon ground cardamom
- 1/3 cup clarified butter or ghee
Instructions
- Set out a large high-powered food processor. Make sure to trim all the silver skin and fat off the fillet and cut the fillet into large chunks. Place in the food processor.
- Add the cayenne, salt, anchovy paste, garlic powder, and cardamom. Pulse to chop the fillet into fine chunks. You can choose to stop with when the beef resembles ¼ inch chunks, or chop smaller into ground steak.
- Once the texture is to your liking, melt the clarified butter and pour over the top. Mix the butter in by hand, do not pulse.
- Serve raw immediately, cover and chill, or pan-fry over high heat for 1 -2 minutes.
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Notes
- Disclaimer: This recipe features raw or undercooked beef. It is not recommended that pregnant women or people with compromised immune systems eat meat that has not been properly and thoroughly cooked.
- Tartare does taste best when eaten freshly prepared or refrigerated for about 30 minutes. You should only keep the beef tartare in the fridge for up to a day or so. To enjoy the next day after making, remove from the fridge and eat cold or let the Kitfo come to room temperature for about 15 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
405kcal
(20%)
Carbohydrates
1g
(0%)
Protein
21g
(42%)
Fat
35g
(54%)
Saturated Fat
16g
(80%)
Cholesterol
106mg
(35%)
Sodium
868mg
(36%)
Potassium
375mg
(11%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
347IU
(7%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
13mg
(1%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 405
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 405kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 21g | 42% |
| Fat | 35g | 54% |
| Saturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Cholesterol | 106mg | 35% |
| Sodium | 868mg | 36% |
| Potassium | 375mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 347IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 13mg | 1% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.