Zilzil Alecha

== Ingredients ==
* 3 medium green bell pepper
* 4 tsp chiles serranos, finely chopped
* 1 tbsp garlic, minced
* 1½ tbsp ginger, fresh, finely chopped
* ½ tbsp turmeric
* ½ tsp cardamom, ground
* 2 tsp salt
* ¼ tsp white pepper
* ¼ cup wine, dry, red or white
* ½ cup butter or niter kebbeh
* 2 lb sirloin, boneless
* 2 cups onion, finely chopped
== Directions ==
# Coarsely chop *two* of the bell peppers.
# Combine these with the next eight ingredients (chiles through wine) in a blender.
# Process until the mixture is a smooth puree.
# Cut the remaining bell pepper into 2" x ½" strips.
# Set aside.
# Trim meat of al fat and slice ½" thick.
# Cut slices into strips 2" long by ¼" wide.
# Heat ½ cup butter or niter kebbeh in a heavy 10" to 12" skillet, until a drop of water dances.
# Brown meat in the skillet, a little at a time and turning often, until the meat is browned evenly without burning.
# Transfer meat to a plate as it is browned.
# When all meat is browned, pour remaining fat into a measuring cup.
# Add enough additional butter, or niter kebbeh, to measure ½ cup.
# Set aside.
# Wash and dry the skillet.
# Add the onions and cook them over low heat until soft and dry, about five minutes.
# Stir the onions continuously to keep them from burning.
# Pour in the ½ cup cooking fat.
# When it begins to sputter add the green pepper strips.
# Cook two to three minutes, stirring continuously, until the pepper strips are soft.
# Add the pureed green pepper mixture.
# While stirring, heat to a boil.
# Add beef strips and any liquid accumulated on the plate to the skillet.
# Stir into the sauce to coat meat evenly.
# Reduce the heat, partially cover, and simmer until the meat is cooked to taste.
Category:Ethiopian Meat Dishes
Category:Stew Recipes
Category:Beef sirloin Recipes
Category:Cardamom Recipes
Category:Green bell pepper Recipes
Category:Ground turmeric Recipes
Category:Wine Recipes
Category:Ginger Recipes
Category:Serrano pepper Recipes
Category:Garlic Recipes
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