Ethiopian-Inspired Spiced Beef Tibs with Berbere Pepper

By Lauren Mitchell, Test Kitchen Director · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-25 · Updated 2026-04-25

Sauteed beef cubes tossed in a fragrant berbere spice mix with onions and peppers, creating a savory and spicy dish full of bold flavors. This ethiopian-inspired beef ready in about 30 minutes pairs beef sirloin, cut into 1-inch cubes, berbere spice blend, red bell pepper, sliced 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 beef sirloin, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 2 tbsp berbere spice blend
• 1 medium red bell pepper, sliced
• 1 large yellow onion, sliced
• 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tsp ginger, grated
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
• for serving lemon wedges

Instructions

1. Step 1: Toss 1 lb beef sirloin cubes with 2 tbsp berbere spice blend, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper in a bowl until evenly coated.
2. Step 2: Heat 3 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over high heat until shimmering. Add beef cubes in a single layer and sear for 3-4 minutes without stirring to develop a crust.
3. Step 3: Add 1 large sliced yellow onion, 1 medium sliced red bell pepper, 3 minced garlic cloves, and 1 tsp grated ginger to the skillet. Stir and sauté together for 5-6 minutes until vegetables soften and beef is cooked to medium.
4. Step 4: Remove from heat and sprinkle 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley over the top. Serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side to squeeze over the meat.