Awaze-Spiced Beef Tibs with Peppers and Onions

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-27 · Updated 2026-06-27

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Quickly sautéed beef cubes tossed with a fiery Awaze chili paste, bell peppers, and onions for a vibrant Ethiopian-inspired stir fry. This Ethiopian-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs beef sirloin, cut into 1/2-inch cubes, red bell pepper, julienned, yellow bell pepper, julienned for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 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.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Ethiopian cuisine 350 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb beef sirloin, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 medium red bell pepper, julienned
1 medium yellow bell pepper, julienned
1 medium red onion, sliced into rings
2 tbsp Awaze chili paste
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tbsp ginger, minced
3 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped

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Instructions

Step 1: Heat 3 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over high heat until shimmering. Add 1 lb beef sirloin cubes seasoned with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper, sauté for 4-5 minutes until browned on all sides but still tender.
Step 2: Add 3 minced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp minced ginger to the beef, stirring constantly for 1 minute until aromatic.
Step 3: Toss in 1 medium each of julienned red and yellow bell peppers and 1 medium sliced red onion, sautéing for 3 minutes until veggies soften but retain crunch.
Step 4: Stir in 2 tbsp Awaze chili paste, mixing thoroughly to coat the beef and vegetables, cooking for an additional 2 minutes until heated through and fragrant.
Step 5: Remove from heat and sprinkle 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro over the top before serving immediately with injera or rice.