Ethiopian Spiced Lamb Sauté

This ethiopian spiced lamb sauté features tender pieces of lamb seasoned with a blend of aromatic spices, creating a rich and flavorful dish. Served with a side of injera or rice, it offers a delightful taste of ethiopian cuisine. Perfect for a hearty dinner that will impress your guests!
This recipe is dinner, scaled for 4 servings, with 15 min prep and 25 min cook.
Prep: 15 min · Cook: 25 min · Total: 40 min · Serves: 4
Quick cooking notes
- Core ingredients include tomato, lamb shoulder, salt, berbere spice.
- Follow all 7 steps in order for the intended texture and doneness.
- Ingredient quantities listed below are for 4 servings.
Ingredients
- 1 medium tomato (diced)
- 500 g lamb shoulder (cut into cubes)
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp berbere spice
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro (chopped)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tbsp ginger (grated)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 medium onion (chopped)
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Add the cubed lamb shoulder to the skillet, browning on all sides for about 8-10 minutes.
- Sprinkle in the berbere spice, salt, and black pepper, mixing well to coat the lamb evenly.
- Add the diced tomato and cook for another 10-15 minutes, until the lamb is tender and the flavors meld together.
- Remove from heat and garnish with chopped fresh cilantro before serving.
Nutrition (per serving)
- Calories: 380
- Protein: 30 g
- Fat: 25 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
Nutrition values are estimates based on stored ingredient totals and serving size.
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