Gored Gored (Ethiopian Raw Beef)

Gored gored is a unique and flavorful dish made with tender pieces of raw beef seasoned with traditional Ethiopian spices.

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons niter kibbeh (spiced clarified butter), melted
• 1 tablespoon berbere spice blend
• 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice
• 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
• ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• ¼ teaspoon cardamom
• ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste
• 1 pound high-quality beef, preferably tenderloin or sirloin, cut into bite-sized cubes
• Fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped, for garnish
• Injera (Ethiopian flatbread), for serving

Steps

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the melted niter kibbeh, berbere spice blend, lime juice, salt, black pepper, cardamom, and cayenne pepper. Mix well to create a marinade.
2. Add the bite-sized beef cubes to the marinade and toss until they are well coated. Cover the bowl and let the beef marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, or overnight for more intense flavors.
3. Just before serving, remove the beef from the refrigerator and let it come to room temperature.
4. Transfer the marinated beef cubes to a serving plate, arranging them in a single layer.
5. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley or cilantro.
6. Serve the gored gored immediately with injera or other bread of your choice.

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Adapted from “Gored Gored (Ethiopian Raw Beef)” in the Wikibooks Cookbook by its contributors, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Reformatted for this site; this page's recipe text is shared under the same license.