BEEF STEWED IN RED PEPPER PASTE

Steps:

• In a large stewpot, cook the onions over moderate heat for about 5 minutes, or until they are soft and dry.
• Do not let brown or burn.
• Stir in the niter kebbeh.
• When it heats up, add the garlic, ginger, fenugreek, cloves, allspice, and nutmeg.
• Stir well.
• Add the paprika and berbere, and stir for 3 minutes.
• Add the wine, water, tomato sauce, and salt, and bring the mixture to a boil.
• Add the beef and turn the pieces around in the sauce to coat.
• Cover the pot and simmer the beef for about 1 hour over low heat.
• Season with black pepper.