Sega Wat (Spicy Ethiopian Beef Stew)

Sega Wat is the beef version of Doro Wat, the national dish of Ethiopia. Incredibly delicious with a
wonderfully deep and robust flavor, your taste buds will thank you!
Prep Time15 mins
Cook Time1 hr 30 mins
Total Time1 hr 45 mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: African, ethiopian
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 485kcal
Author: Kimberly Killebrew

Ingredients
 2 pounds boneless beef chuck, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
 6 tablespoons niter kibbeh , divided
 OR Homemade Niter Kibbeh
 3 cups chunky pureed onions (pulse in food processor to form a chunky paste)
 1 1/2 tablespoons minced garlic
 1 1/2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger
 1/4 cup berbere spice blend
 Homemade Berbere Recipe ,HIGHLY recommended!
 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
 1 cup strong beef broth
 4 hard-boiled eggs, shelled and pierced all over with a fork 1/4 inch deep
US Customary - Metric

Instructions
 Heat 3 tablespoons of niter kibbeh or butter in a heavy pot or Dutch oven.
Add the onions and cook, covered, over low heat for 20 minutes, stirring
occasionally.
 Add the garlic, ginger, and 1 tablespoon niter kibbeh and continue to cook for another 10
minutes, stirring occasionally.
 Add the berbere and the 2 remaining tablespoons of niter kibbeh and cook, covered, over low
heat for another 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
 Add the beef, broth, salt and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 45
minutes, stirring occasionally.
Adjust the seasonings, adding more berbere according to taste and heat preference. Add the
hard-boiled eggs and simmer on low heat, covered, for another 10 to heat through.
 Half or quarter the eggs and arrange on the plates with the stew. Serve hot with Ethiopian
injera, bread or rice.
*This stew is even better the next day after the flavors have had more time to meld.