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Ethiopian Injera Pancakes with Spiced Beef and Vegetables (Gored Gored Injera)

Discover a mouthwatering gluten-free Ethiopian Injera Pancakes with Spiced Beef and Vegetables recipe perfect for those on a standard diet. This visually appealing dish offers a unique taste experience and is easy to prepare at home, making it the ideal choice for your next culinary adventure.

🕒 Prep: 20 minutes - Cook: 30 minutes - Total: 50 minutes
🍽 Servings: 4
🔥 Difficulty: Intermediate
🌎 Cuisine: Ethiopian

Allergens

Gluten (if using alternative flour), Dairy (optional)

Ingredients

  • 2 cups teff flour
  • 4 cups water
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 cup tomato, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons berbere spice mix
  • 1 cup cabbage, shredded

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together teff flour and water until smooth. Add salt and let the batter rest for at least an hour.
  2. Heat oil in a pan and sauté onion, garlic, and bell pepper until softened.
  3. Add ground beef, tomato, and berbere spice mix to the pan, cooking until beef is browned and cooked through.
  4. Season with salt and set aside.
  5. Preheat a flat griddle or skillet over medium heat. Pour a thin layer of batter onto the hot surface, spreading it into a circular shape. Cook until holes form on the surface, then flip and cook the other side. Repeat for all batter.
  6. Assemble injera pancakes by placing one on a serving plate and spooning the spiced beef mixture over the top. Top with shredded cabbage.
  7. Serve immediately.

Chef’s Insight

To achieve the perfect texture of the injera pancake, make sure to use teff flour and allow the batter to rest before cooking. The key to a flavorful dish lies in the quality of spices used.

Notes

For an evenly distributed flavor, mix the spices and vegetables thoroughly into the ground beef. - The injera pancake should be soft and slightly spongy for the best mouthfeel experience.

Cultural or Historical Background

Injera is a staple food in Ethiopian cuisine, made from fermented teff flour. Gored Gored refers to the dish of spiced beef and vegetables served with injera.