{"id":"recipe_18a4e55c12","slug":"kitfo-ethiopian-minced-beef","title":"Kitfo (Ethiopian Minced Beef)","description":"A traditional Ethiopian delicacy featuring finely minced lean beef seasoned with spicy mitmita and rich, aromatic niter kibbeh (spiced clarified butter).","serves":4,"time":{"prepMinutes":15,"cookMinutes":5,"totalMinutes":20,"activeMinutes":20},"ingredients":[{"id":"ingredient-1","original":"500g lean beef (top round or sirloin), finely minced","name":"Beef Top Round","quantity":500,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1.1,"usUnit":"lb","form":"finely minced","notes":"High quality, very lean","group":"Main","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-2","original":"100g Niter Kibbeh (Ethiopian spiced clarified butter)","name":"Niter Kibbeh","quantity":100,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"1/2","usUnit":"cup","form":"clarified butter","notes":"Ethiopian spiced clarified butter","group":"Main","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-3","original":"2 tbsp Mitmita (Ethiopian chili powder blend)","name":"Mitmita","quantity":15,"unit":"g","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"tbsp","form":"powder","notes":"Spicy chili powder blend; adjust to taste","group":"Main","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-4","original":"1/2 tsp ground cardamom (Korerima)","name":"Cardamom","quantity":1,"unit":"g","usQuantity":0.5,"usUnit":"tsp","form":"ground","notes":"Black cardamom is preferred","group":"Main","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-5","original":"1 tsp salt","name":"Salt","quantity":5,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"tsp","form":"fine","notes":"To taste","group":"Main","optional":false}],"instructions":[{"id":"instruction-1","text":"Place the finely minced beef in a medium-sized bowl, ensuring all gristle has been removed.","group":"Preparation","title":"Place the finely minced beef","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"In a small saucepan, melt the Niter Kibbeh over very low heat until it reaches approximately 110°F (43°C). Do not let it boil.","group":"Seasoning","title":"In a small saucepan, melt the Niter Kibbeh","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Seasoning"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Whisk the Mitmita chili powder, salt, and ground cardamom into the melted butter until well combined.","group":"Seasoning","title":"Whisk the Mitmita chili powder, salt, and ground cardamom","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Seasoning"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Pour the spice and butter mixture over the minced beef. Use a wooden spoon to mix thoroughly until the meat is evenly coated. For 'Leb Leb' style, place the bowl over the warm burner for 1-2 minutes while stirring just to take the chill off the meat. Serve immediately.","group":"Mixing","title":"Pour the spice and butter mixture","timerMinutes":2,"sourceTitle":"Mixing"}],"notes":"For the most authentic experience, use high-quality, freshly ground top round or sirloin. Kitfo can be served 'Tire' (raw), 'Leb Leb' (warmed/rare), or 'Yebesel' (fully cooked). Traditionally served with Ayib (Ethiopian cottage cheese) and Gomen (collard greens).","cuisine":{"group":"African","specific":["Ethiopian"]},"course":["main"],"cookingMethod":["noCook","saute"],"equipment":["small saucepan","mixing bowl","wooden spoon"],"diet":["high_protein","gluten_free","low_carb"],"allergens":["milk"],"difficulty":"medium","yield":{"amount":4,"unit":"servings","note":"Main course servings"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"Niter Kibbeh can be made weeks in advance. The beef must be prepared and served immediately."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Due to the nature of raw beef, leftovers should be cooked through (browned in a pan) before storing in the fridge.","reheatingNotes":"Sauté in a pan until browned if leftovers are kept."}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_18a4e55c12%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=aeedadce-d5d5-4aa2-aa31-f13472950759","imageAlt":"Kitfo (Ethiopian Minced Beef) — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["beef","spicy","ethiopian","kitfo","high-protein","african-cuisine"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"Kitfo (Ethiopian Minced Beef)","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-04T22:12:17.914Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-04T22:12:17.914Z","related":[{"id":"recipe_17142e2daf","slug":"asida-traditional-african-porridge","title":"Asida (Traditional African Porridge)","description":"A thick, smooth, cooked flour pudding popular across North and East Africa, typically served with melted butter and honey or date syrup for a comforting breakfast.","serves":4,"time":{"prepMinutes":5,"cookMinutes":25,"totalMinutes":30,"activeMinutes":20},"cuisine":{"group":"African","specific":["Sudanese","Libyan"]},"course":["main"],"difficulty":"medium","diet":["vegetarian"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_17142e2daf%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=e46cb0f8-07cd-453d-8e07-df1274fe8fc9","imageAlt":"Asida (Traditional African Porridge) — recipe cover","tags":["porridge","traditional","sweet","dough","filling","soft"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":5,"stepCount":5},{"id":"recipe_e6582a3999","slug":"firfir-ethiopian-breakfast-fit-fit","title":"Firfir (Ethiopian Breakfast Fit-fit)","description":"A classic savory Ethiopian breakfast made with torn pieces of injera soaked in a spicy, flavorful sauce of berbere spice, aromatics, and spiced clarified butter.","serves":4,"time":{"prepMinutes":10,"cookMinutes":15,"totalMinutes":25,"activeMinutes":15},"cuisine":{"group":"African","specific":["Ethiopian","Eritrean"]},"course":["main"],"difficulty":"easy","diet":["vegetarian"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_e6582a3999%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=f2f625e4-ee9c-425d-8c20-8e0103664b3e","imageAlt":"Firfir (Ethiopian Breakfast Fit-fit) — recipe cover","tags":["firfir","ethiopian","spicy","breakfast","injera","african"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":10,"stepCount":5},{"id":"koko_16b45b9fb8","slug":"koko-spicy-millet-porridge","title":"Koko (Spicy Millet Porridge)","description":"A comforting and energizing West African breakfast staple, this spicy millet porridge (popularly known as Hausa Koko) is infused with ginger, cloves, and chili for a distinctive kick.","serves":4,"time":{"prepMinutes":10,"cookMinutes":10,"totalMinutes":20,"activeMinutes":15},"cuisine":{"group":"African","specific":["Ghanaian","Nigerian"]},"course":["main"],"difficulty":"easy","diet":["vegan","vegetarian","gluten_free","dairy_free","low_fat"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Fkoko_16b45b9fb8%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=b5c65931-7d0b-456c-97b2-3fa6c8a8437d","imageAlt":"Koko (Spicy Millet Porridge) — recipe cover","tags":["spicy","porridge","millet","traditional","street food","healthy"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":8,"stepCount":7}]}