Ethiopian beef and peppers

6 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
6eachesGreen chiles; skinned, seeded, chopped <or 7>
2teaspoonsFresh ginger; peel,chop
4clovesGarlic
¼teaspoonGround cardamom
¼teaspoonGround tumeric
¼teaspoonGround cinnamon
¼teaspoonGround cloves
½cupRed wine
2poundsSirloin steak; cut in 1/2 inch strips
6tablespoonsOil
2cupsOnion; chopped
2eachesBell peppers; cut in strips

Directions

Puree chiles, ginger, garlic, spices, and wine to a smooth paste.

Brown beef in hot oil. When evenly browned, remove and drain off all but 2T oil. Saute onion in the oil until soft but not browned. Add the bell peppers and saute for an additional 3 mins. Add the chile puree and bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Add the beef and mix until strips are coated with sauce. Reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes more until the beef is done.