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Kitfo

Finely minced beef seasoned with spiced butter and mitmita, traditionally served at varying levels of doneness.

Time25 min
Yield4 servings
TraditionsEthiopian · Gurage
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EthiopianGurage
INGREDIENTS

What you need.

  • 750 g, finely mincedvery fresh lean beef
  • 1/3 cupniter kibbeh
  • 1–2 tspmitmita
  • 1/2 tspground cardamom or korarima
  • to tastesalt
  • for serving, optionalayib and gomen
Ingredient amounts scaled to 1×. Cooking time and pan size may not scale linearly.
METHOD

How to make it.

  1. 1Keep beef properly chilled and use a trusted source.
  2. 2Warm niter kibbeh gently with spices; do not burn.
  3. 3Combine with minced beef and season.
  4. 4For cooked versions, heat to the desired safe doneness before serving.
  5. 5Serve with ayib, greens, kocho or injera depending on context.
VARIATION

Households differ.

Kitfo is strongly associated with Gurage cuisine and has many household serving traditions.

FOOD SAFETY

Important.

Raw or undercooked beef can carry foodborne illness risk. Use safe handling and cook fully for higher-risk diners.

FOOD CONTEXT

Learn before you cook.

Seasoned minced beef preparation whose serving style and doneness can vary.

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