Coffee-Spiced Ethiopian Beef Tibs

By Lauren Mitchell, Test Kitchen Director · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-03 · Updated 2026-05-03

Tender cubes of beef sautéed with aromatic Ethiopian spices and a hint of coffee, creating a robust and flavorful stir-fry. This ethiopian-inspired beef ready in about 30 minutes pairs beef sirloin, cut into 1-inch cubes, Ethiopian berbere spice, ground Ethiopian coffee 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 pound beef sirloin, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 1 tbsp Ethiopian berbere spice
• 1 tsp ground Ethiopian coffee
• 1 medium red bell pepper, sliced
• 1 medium yellow onion, sliced
• 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tsp ginger, minced
• 3 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp fresh rosemary, chopped
• 1 tbsp lemon juice

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a bowl, toss 1 pound beef sirloin cubes with 1 tbsp Ethiopian berbere spice, 1 tsp ground Ethiopian coffee, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper until evenly coated. Set aside for 10 minutes.
2. Step 2: Heat 3 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 medium sliced yellow onion and sauté for 3 minutes until soft and translucent.
3. Step 3: Add 3 minced garlic cloves and 1 tsp minced ginger to the onions, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
4. Step 4: Increase heat to high and add the marinated beef cubes to the skillet. Sear for 5-6 minutes, stirring frequently, until beef is browned on all sides but still tender inside.
5. Step 5: Add 1 medium sliced red bell pepper and 1 tsp chopped fresh rosemary. Stir-fry for another 3 minutes until peppers soften slightly.
6. Step 6: Finish by drizzling 1 tbsp lemon juice over the beef mixture, tossing to coat and brighten the flavors before serving immediately.