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Ethiopian Beef Dulet, Minced & Sautéed with Herb Butter, plated and ready to serve

Dulet is a distinct thread in Ethiopian cooking — minced beef sautéed briskly in niter kibbeh with green chilies and onion, landing somewhere between the chunky sear of tibs and the raw preparation of kitfo. It’s traditionally a breakfast or brunch dish in Ethiopia, but works just as well any time a fast, deeply flavored beef dish is called for.

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Ethiopian Beef Dulet, Minced & Sautéed with Herb Butter

A genuine Ethiopian minced-meat tradition — finely chopped beef sautéed hot and fast in spiced butter, a completely different technique from both tibs and kitfo.

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Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 15

Total Time: 30

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: East African

Servings: servings

Calories: 350kcal

Ingredients

1.5 lb beef finely minced
3 tbsp niter kibbeh or ghee
1 onion finely diced
2 green chilies minced
2 cloves garlic minced
1/2 tsp mitmita spice blend
Salt to taste

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Instructions

Heat niter kibbeh in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add onion, cook 4 minutes until softened.
Add garlic and green chilies, cook 1 minute until fragrant.
Add minced beef, breaking it apart as it cooks, 6–8 minutes until browned through.
Stir in mitmita, cook 1 minute more.
Season with salt and serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 350kcal | Protein: 30g | Fat: 24g | Fiber: 1g

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Health Benefits

Beef provides dense, complete protein along with iron and zinc.
Niter kibbeh’s clarified butter base delivers fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E, and K.
Green chilies contain capsaicin, associated with a modest metabolic boost.

Pairs Well With

Ethiopian Gomen (Collard Greens)
Ethiopian Timatim Salata (Tomato Salad)