Ethiopian Beef Steak Tartar (Kitfo)

Time

Prep 25 min · Cook 15 min · 40 min total

Difficulty

easy

1. 1

   Cut the meat in small pieces; remove fat and seams. In a food processor put small amount of the meat at a time, spread some mitmita, grind until meat is finely chopped; using a fork, remove any residue of fat and seams; place the spicy ground meat in a dish; repeat the process until all required meat is done.

2. 2

   In small pot, on a lower heat melt the butter, add the remaining mitmita, false cardamom, (garlic, black pepper, salt, if needed); remove from heat.

3. 3

   Combine the spicy ground meat with the spicy butter; using fork and spoon, mix it until completely marinated.

4. 4

   Place it in a lightly warm serving dish, serve it immediately with Injera or bread. If preferred, sauté the marinated meat for two to three minutes.

5. 5

   ** Please go to to see how to prepare Purified/Clarified Butter (Nitir Kebe).

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