Coffee-Spiced Ethiopian Beef Tibs with Berbere Butter

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

Tender cubes of beef sautéed with Ethiopian coffee-infused berbere butter, caramelized onions, and fresh herbs for a richly flavored main dish. This Ethiopian-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs beef sirloin, cut into 1-inch cubes, berbere spice blend, unsalted butter for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 520 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 blend
• 4 tbsp unsalted butter
• 1/4 cup fresh brewed strong Ethiopian coffee
• 1 medium (150 g) red onion, thinly sliced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tsp fresh rosemary, chopped
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp vegetable oil

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a small bowl, mix 4 tbsp unsalted butter with 1 tbsp berbere spice blend and 1/4 cup freshly brewed strong Ethiopian coffee until well combined and smooth. Set aside.
2. Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 medium thinly sliced red onion (150 g) and 2 minced garlic cloves, sautéing for 5-6 minutes until golden and caramelized.
3. Step 3: Push onions to the side, add 1 lb 1-inch cubed beef sirloin to the skillet, seasoning with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Sear the beef for 3-4 minutes per side until browned but still tender.
4. Step 4: Reduce heat to medium-low and add the berbere coffee butter mixture to the skillet, stirring to coat the beef and onions evenly. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the butter melts and forms a glossy sauce.
5. Step 5: Stir in 1 tsp chopped fresh rosemary and 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley. Remove from heat and serve immediately with injera, rice, or flatbread.