Ethiopian · PANTRYHOP RECIPE
Bozena Shiro
50 minutes · 6 servings · omnivore
Bozena shiro is a popular hybrid stew that combines meat with the familiar shiro base.
Ingredients
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- 1 pound beef chuck, cubed
- 1 1/2 cups shiro powder
- 2 large onions, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon berbere spice
- 4 cups water
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
Let’s make it
- Brown the beef in a pot with 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat for 4 minutes.
- Add onions and remaining oil. Cook 8 minutes, then add garlic and berbere for 30 seconds.
- Whisk in shiro powder and water. Simmer 20 minutes, stirring often.
- Cook until the beef reaches 63 C/145 F and the stew is thick. Add salt and serve.
Use mild berbere and cut the beef into small pieces for easier chewing.
Cooking time varies with equipment and batch size. Follow school allergy rules for children’s meals; keep perishable lunches cold.
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