Ethiopian-Inspired Spiced Beef Tibs with Onions and Jalapeños

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-22 · Updated 2026-05-22

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Quick sautéed beef cubes infused with berbere spice, caramelized onions, and fresh jalapeños for a bold and flavorful dish. This Ethiopian-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 25 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 380 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: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Ethiopian cuisine 380 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb, cut into 1-inch cubes beef sirloin
2 tbsp berbere spice blend
2 medium, sliced into thin rings yellow onion
2, sliced thin jalapeño peppers
3 cloves, minced garlic cloves
3 tbsp vegetable oil
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
2 tbsp chopped, for garnish fresh parsley

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Instructions

Step 1: In a large bowl, toss 1 lb beef sirloin cubes with 2 tbsp berbere spice blend, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper until evenly coated.
Step 2: Heat 3 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the spiced beef cubes and sauté for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the beef is browned on all sides but still tender.
Step 3: Add 2 medium sliced yellow onions, 2 thinly sliced jalapeño peppers, and 3 minced garlic cloves to the skillet. Continue cooking for an additional 5 minutes until the onions are caramelized and peppers soften.
Step 4: Remove from heat and stir in 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice to brighten the flavors. Garnish with 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley before serving hot with injera or flatbread.