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Sega Wat Recipe

Sega Wat Recipe: Savor Spicy Ethiopian Comfort Food

Discover the rich flavors of Sega Wat, a comforting Ethiopian beef stew that elevates home cooking with its spicy goodness.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Ethiopian
Calories: 550
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Stew
  • 3 tablespoons Niter Kibbeh Spiced clarified butter
  • 2 pounds Boneless Beef Chuck Cut into ½ inch cubes
  • 2 cups Chunky Pureed Onions Blend onions in a food processor
  • 4 cloves Minced Garlic Fresh is best
  • 1 tablespoon Minced Fresh Ginger Fresh is preferred
  • 3 tablespoons Berbere Spice Blend Adjust quantity to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Adjust to taste
  • 4 cups Strong Beef Broth Vegetable broth can be used for plant-based versions
  • 2 hard-boiled Eggs Optional, for texture

Equipment

  • heavy pot or Dutch oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Heat the Niter Kibbeh in a heavy pot over medium heat until melted and bubbling, about 2 minutes.
  2. Add the chunky pureed onions to the pot, stir, cover, and reduce heat to low. Cook for 20 minutes.
  3. Incorporate minced garlic and ginger, along with an additional tablespoon of niter kibbeh. Cover and cook for 10 minutes.
  4. Stir in the berbere spice blend and remaining niter kibbeh. Cook uncovered on low heat for about 10 minutes.
  5. Add cubed beef, strong beef broth, and a pinch of salt. Bring to a gentle boil, then simmer covered for 45-60 minutes.
  6. Taste and adjust seasoning. If desired, add hard-boiled eggs and heat through for 10 minutes.
  7. Serve hot with traditional injera, rice, or bread, and optionally garnish with quartered hard-boiled eggs.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 43gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 850mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Quality spices matter; use high-quality berbere for the best flavor. This stew improves if made a day ahead.

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