Simmered Tibs Beef with Onions and Ethiopian Spice

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Tender cubes of beef sautéed with sweet onions and robust Ethiopian spices, perfect for a flavorful main dish. This African recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs beef sirloin, cut into 1-inch cubes, red onion, sliced, berbere spice blend 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: 15 min Cook: 20 min Serves 4 Ethiopian cuisine 400 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Heat 3 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add 1 lb beef sirloin cubes and sear them for 4-5 minutes, turning occasionally, until browned on all sides.
  2. Step 2: Add 2 medium sliced red onions, 3 minced garlic cloves, and 1 tsp grated ginger. Sauté for 7 minutes until onions soften and turn translucent.
  3. Step 3: Sprinkle 1 tbsp berbere spice blend, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper over the beef and onions. Stir well to evenly coat and cook for 2 minutes until spices are fragrant.
  4. Step 4: Mix in 1 medium diced tomato and cook for another 5 minutes until the tomato breaks down and the mixture thickens slightly.
  5. Step 5: Remove from heat and garnish with 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley. Serve hot with injera or rice.

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