Ethiopian Beef Steak Tartar (Kitfo)

Directions

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   Cut the meat in small pieces; remove fat and seams.
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   In a food processor put small amount of the meat at a time, spread some mitmita, grind until meat is finely chopped; using a fork, remove any residue of fat and seams; place the spicy ground meat in a dish; repeat the process until all required meat is done.
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   In small pot, on a lower heat melt the butter, add the remaining mitmita, false cardamom, (garlic, black pepper, salt, if needed); remove from heat.
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   Combine the spicy ground meat with the spicy butter; using fork and spoon, mix it until completely marinated.
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   Place it in a lightly warm serving dish, serve it immediately with Injera or bread. If preferred, saute the marinated meat for two to three minutes.
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   Note: As Steak Tartar is uncooked dish, choice of first class quality meat and cleanliness is important.
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   * You will find these spices in Ethiopian or Indian shops/groceries.
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   ** Please go to www.yewoinfamilycooking.com to see how to prepare Purified/Clarified Butter (Nitir Kebe).