Ethiopian-Inspired Berbere Beef Tibs with Sautéed Vegetables

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-09 · Updated 2026-05-09

Tender cubes of beef sautéed with fragrant berbere spice and mixed vegetables for a vibrant, hearty dish. This Ethiopian-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs beef sirloin, berbere spice blend, yellow onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 480 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, cut into 1-inch cubes beef sirloin
• 2 tbsp berbere spice blend
• 1 medium, sliced yellow onion
• 1 medium, sliced green bell pepper
• 1 large, diced tomato
• 3 minced garlic cloves
• 1 tsp minced ginger
• 3 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp chopped, for garnish fresh cilantro

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 3 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add 1 lb beef sirloin cubes seasoned with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Sear for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned on all sides but not fully cooked.
2. Step 2: Add 1 medium sliced yellow onion, 1 medium sliced green bell pepper, 3 minced garlic cloves, and 1 tsp minced ginger to the skillet. Sauté for 5 minutes until vegetables soften and onions turn translucent.
3. Step 3: Stir in 2 tbsp berbere spice blend and 1 large diced tomato, cooking for 3-4 minutes until tomatoes break down and the spices coat the beef and vegetables.
4. Step 4: Reduce heat to medium-low and cook for an additional 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beef is cooked through and sauce thickens slightly.
5. Step 5: Remove from heat, garnish with 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro, and serve with injera or steamed rice.