Sautéed Beef Tibs with Carrot and Ginger Infusion

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-14 · Updated 2026-05-14

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Tender beef cubes sautéed with fresh ginger and carrots create a flavorful Ethiopian-inspired dish perfect for a hearty meal. This Ethiopian-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs beef sirloin, diced, carrots, julienned, fresh ginger, minced for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 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: 15 min Cook: 20 min Serves 4 Ethiopian cuisine 350 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb beef sirloin, diced
1 cup carrots, julienned
2 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
3 garlic cloves, minced
3 tbsp niter kibbeh (Ethiopian spiced butter) or unsalted butter
1 tbsp berbere spice blend
1 medium red onion, thinly sliced
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped

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Instructions

Step 1: Heat 3 tbsp niter kibbeh or unsalted butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat until melted and shimmering. Add 1 lb diced beef sirloin and sauté for 5 minutes until browned on all sides.
Step 2: Add 3 cloves minced garlic, 2 tbsp minced fresh ginger, and 1 medium thinly sliced red onion to the skillet. Sauté together for 4 minutes until fragrant and the onion is translucent.
Step 3: Stir in 1 cup julienned carrots and 1 tbsp berbere spice blend, cooking for another 5 minutes until the carrots are tender and spices coat the beef evenly.
Step 4: Season with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper, stirring well. Cook for an additional 2 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
Step 5: Remove from heat and garnish with 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro before serving.