Ethiopian-Inspired Tibs with Spiced Beef and Onions

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-30 · Updated 2026-06-30

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Tender beef cubes sautéed with caramelized onions and berbere spice, creating a savory and aromatic Ethiopian-style tibs dish. This Ethiopian-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs beef sirloin, cut into 1-inch cubes, yellow onion, sliced, berbere spice mix for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 430 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: 20 min Serves 4 Ethiopian cuisine 430 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 pound beef sirloin, cut into 1-inch cubes
2 medium (about 2 cups) yellow onion, sliced
2 tbsp berbere spice mix
3 garlic cloves, minced
3 tbsp vegetable oil
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped
for serving fresh lemon wedges

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Instructions

Step 1: Heat 3 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 2 medium sliced yellow onions and cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring often until golden brown and caramelized.
Step 2: Push onions to the side, add 1 pound beef sirloin cubes to the skillet. Sprinkle with 2 tbsp berbere spice mix, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Sauté the beef for 6-8 minutes, turning occasionally, until browned on all sides but still tender.
Step 3: Add 3 minced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp chopped fresh rosemary, stirring to combine for 2 minutes until fragrant.
Step 4: Mix the beef with the caramelized onions and cook together for another 2 minutes to blend flavors.
Step 5: Serve hot with fresh lemon wedges on the side to squeeze over the tibs for a bright, zesty finish.