Slow-Cooked Tibs Beef with Mitmita and Roasted Vegetables
Tender slow-cooked beef tibs infused with fiery Ethiopian mitmita spice, served with caramelized roasted root vegetables. This Ethiopian-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 155 minutes, pairs beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes, mitmita spice blend, yellow onion, sliced thick for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 550 calories and feeds 6, 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
- 2 lbs beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 tbsp mitmita spice blend
- 2 large yellow onion, sliced thick
- 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 3 medium carrots, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 4 tbsp olive oil
- 1 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 1/2 cups beef broth
- 1 sprig fresh rosemary
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Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. Toss 3 medium peeled carrots and 2 medium peeled and cubed sweet potatoes with 2 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 25-30 minutes until caramelized and tender.
- Step 2: Meanwhile, heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add 2 lbs beef chuck cubes and sear for 4-5 minutes per side until deeply browned. Remove beef and set aside.
- Step 3: In the same pot, add 2 large thickly sliced yellow onions and sauté for 8 minutes until golden and caramelized.
- Step 4: Add 3 minced garlic cloves and 2 tbsp mitmita spice blend to the onions, cooking for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Step 5: Return beef to the pot, pour in 1 1/2 cups beef broth, add 1 sprig fresh rosemary, 1 tsp black pepper, and 1 tsp salt. Bring to a simmer, cover, reduce heat to low, and slow-cook for 2 hours until beef is tender.
- Step 6: Remove rosemary sprig, stir in roasted carrots and sweet potatoes, and cook uncovered for 5 minutes to combine flavors.
- Step 7: Serve hot as a spicy, aromatic Ethiopian-inspired beef tibs dish.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Slow-Cooked Tibs Beef with Mitmita and Roasted Vegetables take to make?
Total time is about 155 minutes (20 min prep + 135 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Slow-Cooked Tibs Beef with Mitmita and Roasted Vegetables?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep mitmita spice blend from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Slow-Cooked Tibs Beef with Mitmita and Roasted Vegetables?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Slow-Cooked Tibs Beef with Mitmita and Roasted Vegetables for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 6 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 6). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Slow-Cooked Tibs Beef with Mitmita and Roasted Vegetables?
Ethiopian beef like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
