Ethiopian Spiced Beef Tibs with Garlic and Rosemary
Tender cubes of beef sautéed with garlic, rosemary, and Ethiopian berbere spices for a flavorful, rustic dish. This Ethiopian-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 22 minutes, pairs beef sirloin, cut into 1-inch cubes, berbere spice blend, garlic cloves, minced for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 calories and feeds 3, 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 pound beef sirloin, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 tablespoons berbere spice blend
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped
- 1 medium red onion, sliced
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- for serving lemon wedges
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
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Instructions
- Step 1: Heat 3 tablespoons vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add 1 medium sliced red onion and sauté for 4 minutes until soft.
- Step 2: Add 4 minced garlic cloves and 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Step 3: Increase heat to high and add 1 pound beef sirloin cubes, spreading them in a single layer. Sear without stirring for 3 minutes to develop a crust.
- Step 4: Sprinkle 2 tablespoons berbere spice blend, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper over the beef. Stir and cook for an additional 4 minutes until beef is browned but still juicy inside.
- Step 5: Remove from heat and garnish with 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley. Serve immediately with lemon wedges for squeezing over.







