Awaze Beef Tibs with Spiced Chili Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-08 · Updated 2026-05-08

Tender cubes of beef sautéed with onions and peppers, tossed in a fiery awaze chili paste for a vibrant Ethiopian stir-fry. This Ethiopian-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs beef sirloin, red onion, green bell pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 400 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 lb, cut into 1-inch cubes beef sirloin
• 1 large, sliced red onion
• 1 medium, sliced green bell pepper
• 3, minced garlic cloves
• 3 tbsp awaze paste (Ethiopian chili paste)
• 2 tbsp niter kibbeh (spiced butter)
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp niter kibbeh in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add 1 lb cubed beef sirloin and sear for 3-4 minutes on each side until browned but still juicy inside.
2. Step 2: Add 1 large sliced red onion and 1 medium sliced green bell pepper to the skillet, sautéing for 5 minutes until vegetables soften and edges caramelize.
3. Step 3: Stir in 3 minced garlic cloves and 3 tbsp awaze paste, cooking for 2 minutes until fragrant and sauce coats the beef and vegetables.
4. Step 4: Pour 1/4 cup water into the skillet, season with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper, then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 7 minutes until sauce thickens and flavors meld.