Ethiopian-Inspired Spiced Beef Tibs with Onions and Peppers

By Lauren Mitchell, Test Kitchen Director · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-29 · Updated 2026-04-29

Tender cubes of beef sautéed with sweet onions, bell peppers, and fragrant Ethiopian spices for a flavorful and colorful skillet dish. This ethiopian-inspired beef ready in about 35 minutes pairs beef sirloin, yellow onion, red bell pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 400 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
• 1 large, sliced yellow onion
• 1 large, sliced red bell pepper
• 1 large, sliced green bell pepper
• 2 tbsp berbere spice blend
• 3, minced garlic cloves
• 1 tsp, grated ginger root
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp, chopped fresh parsley
• for serving lemon wedges

Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 3 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add 1 lb beef sirloin cubes and brown for 3-4 minutes without stirring to get a good sear.
2. Step 2: Toss the beef cubes and add 1 large sliced yellow onion, 1 large sliced red bell pepper, and 1 large sliced green bell pepper. Sauté for 5 minutes until vegetables soften.
3. Step 3: Add 2 tbsp berbere spice blend, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp grated ginger root, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Stir well to coat the beef and vegetables with the spices and cook for 2 more minutes until fragrant.
4. Step 4: Reduce heat to medium-low and cook for an additional 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beef is cooked through and vegetables are tender.
5. Step 5: Remove from heat and sprinkle 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley over the dish. Serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side to squeeze over for brightness.