Coffee-Spiced Ethiopian-Inspired Beef Tibs

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-04 · Updated 2026-08-04

Tender cubes of beef sautéed with Ethiopian spices and a hint of coffee, creating a robust and aromatic stir-fry perfect for rice or injera. This Ethiopian-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs beef sirloin, cut into 1-inch cubes, olive oil, yellow onion, sliced 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
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 medium (about 150g) yellow onion, sliced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 1/2 tbsp berbere spice blend
• 1 tsp ground roasted coffee
• 1 medium green bell pepper, sliced
• 1 medium tomato, chopped
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 3 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add 1 lb cubed beef sirloin and sear for 4-5 minutes, turning occasionally, until browned on all sides but not fully cooked. Remove beef and set aside.
2. Step 2: In the same skillet, add 1 sliced medium yellow onion and sauté for 5 minutes until soft and translucent. Add 3 minced garlic cloves and cook 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Step 3: Stir in 1 1/2 tbsp berbere spice blend and 1 tsp ground roasted coffee, cooking for 1 minute to toast the spices.
4. Step 4: Add 1 sliced green bell pepper and 1 chopped medium tomato, cooking for 3 minutes until vegetables begin to soften.
5. Step 5: Return the beef to the skillet, season with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper, and stir-fry for another 5 minutes until beef is cooked through and the sauce thickens slightly.
6. Step 6: Remove from heat and sprinkle 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro before serving with rice or injera.