Ethiopian-Inspired Spiced Beef Tibs with Peppers and Onions

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-01 · Updated 2026-05-01

Tender cubes of beef sautéed with aromatic berbere spice, colorful bell peppers, and onions for a flavorful Ethiopian-style stir-fry. This Ethiopian-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs beef sirloin, vegetable oil, yellow onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 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
• 3 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 large, sliced yellow onion
• 1 medium, sliced green bell pepper
• 1 medium, sliced red bell pepper
• 3, minced garlic cloves
• 2 tbsp berbere spice mix
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp, chopped (optional) fresh rosemary

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 3 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over high heat until shimmering. Add 1 lb cubed beef sirloin in a single layer and sear for 3 minutes without stirring until browned on one side.
2. Step 2: Flip the beef cubes and cook for another 2 minutes until browned but still slightly pink inside. Remove the beef and set aside.
3. Step 3: In the same skillet, add 1 large sliced yellow onion, 1 medium sliced green bell pepper, and 1 medium sliced red bell pepper. Sauté over medium-high heat for 5 minutes until vegetables soften and edges begin to caramelize.
4. Step 4: Add 3 minced garlic cloves and 2 tbsp berbere spice mix to the vegetables, stirring for 2 minutes until fragrant and the spices coat the peppers and onions.
5. Step 5: Return the beef to the skillet, sprinkle with 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 1 tsp chopped fresh rosemary if using. Toss everything together and cook for 3 more minutes until beef is cooked through and flavors meld.
6. Step 6: Remove from heat and serve immediately with injera or steamed rice.