Ethiopian-Inspired Spiced Beef Tibs with Onions

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-25 · Updated 2026-05-25

Tender beef cubes sautéed with fragrant spices, red onions, and green peppers, creating a savory Ethiopian dish perfect for sharing. This Ethiopian-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs beef sirloin, cut into 1-inch cubes, red onion, sliced, green bell pepper, sliced for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 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
• 1 large (8 oz) red onion, sliced
• 1 medium green bell pepper, sliced
• 1 tbsp berbere spice mix
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tsp ginger, minced
• 3 tbsp niter kibbeh or butter
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 3 tbsp niter kibbeh or butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat until hot but not smoking. Add 1 lb beef sirloin cubes and sear for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned on all sides but not fully cooked.
2. Step 2: Add 1 large sliced red onion, 1 medium sliced green bell pepper, 3 minced garlic cloves, and 1 tsp minced ginger. Sauté for 4 minutes until vegetables soften and become fragrant.
3. Step 3: Sprinkle 1 tbsp berbere spice mix, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper over the beef and vegetables, stirring well to coat evenly. Cook another 3-4 minutes until beef is cooked through and spices are aromatic.
4. Step 4: Remove from heat and garnish with 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley. Serve immediately with injera or rice.