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Ethiopian Steak Sauce

Spice Up Your Steak with Ethiopian Flavors

4servings
30 min
Easy
Weeknight-friendly timingMacros ready to logFeeds a hungry crew
Ethiopian Steak Sauce

About this recipe

This Ethiopian steak sauce is a rich blend of spices and flavors, perfect for enhancing your favorite steak dishes. With the warmth of paprika and cumin and a touch of honey sweetness, this sauce is both exotic and accessible for home cooks.

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon coriander
  • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

  1. 1

    Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.

  2. 2

    Add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.

  3. 3

    Add the minced garlic and grated ginger, and cook for another 2 minutes.

  4. 4

    Stir in the paprika, cumin, coriander, turmeric, cinnamon, and cayenne pepper.

  5. 5

    Cook for 1 minute to toast the spices.

  6. 6

    Add the beef broth, tomato paste, soy sauce, honey, and lemon juice.

  7. 7

    Bring the sauce to a simmer and let it cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

  8. 8

    Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Chef's tip

This sauce pairs beautifully with grilled steak or even roasted vegetables for a vegetarian option.

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