Sautéed Kulwha Beef Stir-Fry with Berbere and Garlic

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Tender strips of beef stir-fried with garlic, onions, and traditional Berbere spices for a bold Eritrean-inspired dish. This African-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs beef sirloin, vegetable oil, onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 400 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 African cuisine 400 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Heat 3 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat until hot but not smoking.
  2. Step 2: Add 1 large sliced onion and sauté for 4-5 minutes until softened and beginning to brown.
  3. Step 3: Add 4 minced garlic cloves and stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Step 4: Increase heat to high and add 1 lb thinly sliced beef sirloin strips, spreading them out in a single layer. Cook without stirring for 2 minutes to develop a good sear.
  5. Step 5: Stir the beef and onions together, then sprinkle 2 tbsp Berbere spice mix, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper over the meat. Toss well to coat evenly.
  6. Step 6: Pour in 1/4 cup water, cover, and cook for an additional 5 minutes until beef is tender and the sauce thickens, stirring occasionally.
  7. Step 7: Remove from heat and garnish with 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley. Serve hot with injera or rice for a spicy Eritrean stir-fry experience.

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