Ethiopian-Inspired Spiced Beef Tibs with Berbere and Onions

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-27 · Updated 2026-04-27

Tender cubes of beef sautéed with berbere spice, caramelized onions, and garlic, delivering bold Ethiopian flavors in a quick skillet dish. This African recipe, ready in about 40 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 450 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
• 2 large, thinly sliced yellow onion
• 4, minced garlic cloves
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp chopped, optional fresh rosemary
• 1/4 cup water

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 3 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 2 large thinly sliced yellow onions and sauté for 10 minutes, stirring frequently until deeply caramelized and golden brown.
2. Step 2: Push onions to the side, add 1 lb beef sirloin cubes, and sear for 4-5 minutes until browned on all sides. Add 4 minced garlic cloves and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Step 3: Sprinkle 2 tbsp berbere spice blend, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper over the beef and onions. Stir to coat evenly.
4. Step 4: Pour in 1/4 cup water, reduce heat to medium, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes until beef is tender and sauce slightly thickens. Stir in 1 tsp chopped fresh rosemary if using before serving with injera or rice.