Ethiopian-Inspired Spiced Beef Tibs with Berbere Peppers

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-03 · Updated 2026-05-03

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Sautéed tender beef cubes infused with berbere spices and fresh peppers, creating a savory and spicy dish perfect for dinner. This Ethiopian-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs beef sirloin, cut into 1-inch cubes, berbere spice mix, yellow onion, 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.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 20 min Serves 4 Ethiopian cuisine 450 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb beef sirloin, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 tbsp berbere spice mix
1 medium yellow onion, sliced
1 green bell pepper, sliced
1 medium tomato, diced
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp ginger, minced
3 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped

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Instructions

Step 1: Heat 3 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 medium sliced yellow onion and sauté for 4 minutes until softened.
Step 2: Add 3 minced garlic cloves and 1 tsp minced ginger, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
Step 3: Toss in 1 lb beef sirloin cubes and 1 tbsp berbere spice mix, stirring and searing the beef for 6-7 minutes until browned on all sides.
Step 4: Add 1 sliced green bell pepper and 1 diced medium tomato, cooking for 4 minutes until vegetables soften but remain vibrant.
Step 5: Season with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper, stirring well to combine.
Step 6: Remove from heat and sprinkle 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro on top before serving warm with rice or flatbread.