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EthiopianNon-veg

Kitfo

Kitfo — a classic ethiopian dish made simple at home.

35 min4 servesmedium

Kitfo — a classic ethiopian dish made simple at home. This Ethiopian main is sized for 4 and comes together in about 35 minutes — full ingredient list, step-by-step method and per-serving nutrition are below.

Nutrition · per serving

249

kcal

36g

Protein

62g

Carbs

33g

Fat

main

Ingredients

  • cabbage2
  • lentil4
  • collard300 g
  • lamb2
  • garlic1 tsp
  • beef1 cup
  • green chili150 g
  • saltstaple
  • pepperstaple

Method

  1. 1

    Prep all ingredients for kitfo and measure them out.

  2. 2

    Heat oil in a pan and sauté aromatics until fragrant.

  3. 3

    Add main ingredients and cook until just done.

  4. 4

    Season with salt, pepper and finish with fresh herbs.

  5. 5

    Plate and serve hot.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does Kitfo take to cook?
Total time is about 35 minutes for 4 servings.
Is Kitfo vegetarian?
No — this recipe contains non-vegetarian ingredients.
What are the main ingredients?
The headline ingredients are cabbage, lentil, collard.