Ethiopian-Inspired Berbere Beef Stir-Fry with Collard Greens

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

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A quick stir-fry combining tender beef strips with spicy berbere seasoning and vibrant collard greens for a nutritious, flavor-packed meal. This Ethiopian-inspired beef recipe (gluten free option), ready in about 30 minutes, pairs beef sirloin, thinly sliced, berbere spice mix, garlic cloves, minced for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 430 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with rice, quinoa, or a quick salad. 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: 15 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Ethiopian cuisine 430 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb beef sirloin, thinly sliced
2 tbsp berbere spice mix
4 cups collard greens, stems removed and chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tbsp ginger, minced
2 tbsp soy sauce
3 tbsp vegetable oil
2 stalks green onions, sliced
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/4 cup water

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Instructions

Step 1: Toss 1 lb thinly sliced beef sirloin with 2 tbsp berbere spice mix and let marinate at room temperature for 10 minutes.
Step 2: Heat 3 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat until shimmering; add marinated beef in a single layer and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until browned but still tender; remove beef and set aside.
Step 3: In the same skillet, add 3 minced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp minced ginger, stir-frying for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Step 4: Add 4 cups chopped collard greens and 1/4 cup water; stir-fry for 5 minutes until greens are wilted but still bright green.
Step 5: Return beef to the skillet; add 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper; toss all ingredients together and cook for another 2 minutes until heated through.
Step 6: Garnish with 2 sliced green onions and serve immediately with steamed rice or flatbread.