Ethiopian-Style Berbere Meatballs & Silky Mash
Dive into a world of bold flavors with this week's special featuring aromatic Ethiopian spices and tender meatballs. The smoky heat of the Berbere sauce perfectly complements the creamy sweet potato base for a sophisticated yet comforting meal.
In short
Ethiopian-Style Berbere Meatballs & Silky Mash takes about 40 minutes (15 min prep, 25 min cooking), serves 4 and needs 11 ingredients.
Ingredients
- Ground Beef or Lamb600 g
- Berbere Spice Blend3 tbsp
- Red Onion, finely diced1 stk
- Garlic, minced3 cloves
- Fresh Ginger, grated1 tbsp
- Tomato Paste2 tbsp
- Beef Stock300 ml
- Sweet Potatoes, peeled and cubed800 g
- Unsalted Butter2 tbsp
- Greek Yogurt4 tbsp
- Fresh Cilantro1 handful
Instructions
- 1
Place sweet potato cubes in a pot of salted water and boil for 15 minutes until very soft. Drain well.
- 2
In a bowl, mix the ground meat with 1 tablespoon of Berbere spice and a pinch of salt. Roll into 16 even-sized meatballs.
- 3
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the meatballs on all sides until golden. Remove from the pan and set aside.
- 4
In the same skillet, sauté the onion until soft. Add garlic, ginger, tomato paste, and the remaining Berbere spice. Cook for 2 minutes before pouring in the beef stock.
- 5
Return the meatballs to the skillet. Simmer for 10-12 minutes until the sauce has thickened and the meatballs are cooked through.
- 6
Mash the sweet potatoes with butter and a splash of stock or milk until silky smooth. Serve the meatballs and sauce over the mash, topped with a dollop of yogurt and fresh cilantro.
Questions and answers
How long does Ethiopian-Style Berbere Meatballs & Silky Mash take?
About 40 minutes in total: 15 minutes prep and 25 minutes cooking.
How many servings does it make?
The recipe serves 4.
What ingredients do I need?
You need 11 ingredients: Ground Beef or Lamb, Berbere Spice Blend, Red Onion, finely diced, Garlic, minced, Fresh Ginger, grated, Tomato Paste …. With Veloop you can add them all to your shopping list.
