Sega Wat (Spicy Ethiopian Beef Stew)

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  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    1 hr 15 mins

  • Total Time

    1 hr 45 mins

  • Servings

    6 servings

  • Calories

    485 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    African, Ethiopian

Sega Wat (Spicy Ethiopian Beef Stew)

Sega Wat is the beef version of Doro Wat, the national dish of Ethiopia.  Incredibly delicious with a wonderfully deep and robust flavor, your taste buds will thank you!

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Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds boneless beef chuck, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
  • 6 tablespoons niter kibbeh , divided
  • 3 cups chunky pureed onions (pulse in food processor to form a chunky paste)
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons minced garlic 
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger
  • 1/4 cup berbere spice blend
  • Homemade Berbere Recipe ,HIGHLY recommended!
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 cup strong beef broth
  • 4 hard-boiled eggs, shelled and pierced all over with a fork 1/4 inch deep (optional: traditionally added to doro wat, the chicken version of this stew, I like adding them to sega wat as well)
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Instructions

  1. Heat 3 tablespoons of niter kibbeh or butter in a heavy pot or Dutch oven. Add the onions and cook, covered, over low heat for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the garlic, ginger, and 1 tablespoon niter kibbeh and continue to cook for another 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the berbere and the 2 remaining tablespoons of niter kibbeh and cook, covered, over low heat for another 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the beef, broth, salt and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 45-60 minutes, or until the beef is tender, stirring occasionally.
  2. Adjust the seasonings, adding more berbere according to taste and heat preference. Add the hard-boiled eggs and simmer on low heat, covered, for another 10 to heat through.  Half or quarter the eggs and arrange on the plates with the stew.  Serve hot with Ethiopian injera, bread or rice.*This stew is even better the next day after the flavors have had more time to meld.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 485kcal (24%) Carbohydrates 8g (3%) Protein 34g (68%) Fat 35g (54%) Saturated Fat 17g (85%) Cholesterol 251mg (84%) Sodium 899mg (37%) Potassium 688mg (20%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 180IU (4%) Vitamin C 6.5mg (7%) Calcium 67mg (7%) Iron 3.9mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 485 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 485kcal 24%
Carbohydrates 8g 3%
Protein 34g 68%
Fat 35g 54%
Saturated Fat 17g 85%
Cholesterol 251mg 84%
Sodium 899mg 37%
Potassium 688mg 15%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 180IU 4%
Vitamin C 6.5mg 7%
Calcium 67mg 7%
Iron 3.9mg 22%

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

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