Coffee-Infused Ethiopian Spiced Beef Tibs

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-27 · Updated 2026-04-27

Sautéed cubes of beef tossed with Ethiopian spices and a hint of strong brewed coffee for a bold, tender stir-fry dish. This African recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs beef sirloin, cut into 1-inch cubes, berbere spice mix, ground cardamom for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 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 beef sirloin, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 1 tbsp berbere spice mix
• 1/2 tsp ground cardamom
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 medium red bell pepper, sliced
• 1 medium yellow onion, sliced
• 1/4 cup brewed strong Ethiopian coffee
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 3 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
2. Step 2: Add 1 lb cubed beef sirloin and brown on all sides for 5-6 minutes until a deep crust forms. Remove beef and set aside.
3. Step 3: In the same skillet, add 1 medium sliced yellow onion and 1 medium sliced red bell pepper; sauté for 4-5 minutes until softened.
4. Step 4: Stir in 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tbsp berbere spice mix, 1/2 tsp ground cardamom, and 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon, cooking for 2 minutes until fragrant.
5. Step 5: Return beef to skillet and pour in 1/4 cup brewed strong Ethiopian coffee, stirring to deglaze the pan.
6. Step 6: Season with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper, and cook for an additional 5 minutes over medium heat until sauce thickens and coats the beef.
7. Step 7: Remove from heat and serve immediately with injera or rice.