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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!
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
Ingredients
- 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)
Instructions
- 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.
- 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.
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Nutrition Information
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
% 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.