Pan-Seared Beef Tibs with Garlic and Berbere

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-09 · Updated 2026-05-09

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Tender cubes of beef quickly pan-seared with garlic, onions, and berbere spice for a flavorful Ethiopian stir-fry. This Ethiopian-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs beef sirloin, cut into 1/2-inch cubes, berbere spice blend, red onion, sliced into thin rings for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 360 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 360 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 pound beef sirloin, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 1/2 tablespoons berbere spice blend
1 medium (about 150 grams) red onion, sliced into thin rings
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 small scotch bonnet or serrano chili, minced (optional)
3 tablespoons niter kibbeh or vegetable oil
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary or thyme (optional)

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Instructions

Step 1: Toss 1 pound cubed beef sirloin with 1 1/2 tablespoons berbere spice blend, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper in a bowl until evenly coated.
Step 2: Heat 3 tablespoons niter kibbeh or vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the seasoned beef cubes and sear without moving for 3 minutes to develop a crust.
Step 3: Stir the beef and add 1 medium thinly sliced red onion (about 150 grams), 4 minced garlic cloves, and 1 minced small chili pepper if using. Sauté for 4-5 minutes until onions soften and beef is cooked to medium.
Step 4: Stir in 1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary or thyme if desired, cook for 1 more minute until fragrant. Remove from heat and serve hot with injera or flatbread.