Sega Asebela
Fenugreek Spiced Beef Stew
Yes, keto as served. About 7g net carbs per serving, lower than 6 in 10 Eritrean dishes.
What it is
A unique and aromatic beef stew characterized by the distinctive flavor of fenugreek. Tender chunks of beef are slow-cooked in a rich, savory sauce made from finely puréed onions, garlic, and ginger, along with a blend of Eritrean spices. The fenugreek imparts an earthy, slightly nutty, and subtly bitter profile that sets this stew apart from other berbere or turmeric-heavy dishes, offering a complex and satisfying taste experience.
Key ingredients
Beef chunks (e.g., sirloin, chuck), onions, fresh garlic, fresh ginger, fenugreek powder (or ground seeds), olive oil or niter kibbeh, minimal tomato paste, salt, black pepper, mild berbere or other Eritrean spices (e.g., coriander, cardamom).
Optional tweaks
Request verification that no potatoes, carrots, or other high-carb vegetables are included. Confirm that tomato paste or fresh tomatoes are used sparingly as a flavoring agent and not as a voluminous base. Ask for it to be served without injera.
Watch out for
Onions, garlic, and fenugreek powder contain some carbohydrates. Tomato paste, if used excessively, can add carbs. Hidden sugars in spice blends are possible. Traditionally served with injera.
Macros are estimates for a typical serving and vary by restaurant. Confirm ingredients with staff, especially if you have allergies. Our ingredient lists are generated automatically and describe how a dish is typically made.
More on the Eritrean menuAll 288 Eritrean dishes ›
