Jul 14 2026
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Combo Platter Recipe

Inspired by Abyssinia
Time3h
Serves4

A selection of beef stew, chicken stew, and mild beef sauce served with injera.

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Ingredients

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Beef Stew

Chicken Stew

Mild Beef Sauce

Injera

Method

Beef Stew

  1. 1

    Sear the Beef

    In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add beef and sear until browned on all sides.

  2. 2

    Add Vegetables

    Add onion, carrots, and celery. Cook until onions are translucent.

  3. 3

    Simmer

    Add garlic, bay leaves, beef broth, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours.

Chicken Stew

  1. 4

    Sear the Chicken

    In a separate pot, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken thighs and sear until golden brown.

  2. 5

    Add Vegetables

    Stir in onion and bell pepper, cooking until softened.

  3. 6

    Simmer

    Add garlic, thyme, chicken broth, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 30-40 minutes.

Mild Beef Sauce

  1. 7

    Cook the Beef

    In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and cook until softened, then add ground beef and cook until browned.

  2. 8

    Add Sauce Ingredients

    Stir in tomato sauce, garlic, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 15-20 minutes.

Injera

  1. 9

    Prepare the Batter

    In a bowl, mix teff flour, yeast, salt, and water until smooth. Let it sit for 2-3 hours to ferment.

  2. 10

    Cook the Injera

    Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Pour batter in a circular motion and cover. Cook until bubbles form and the surface looks dry.

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