Slow-Cooked Tibs Beef with Spiced Butter Sauce

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Tender cubes of beef slow-cooked in a fragrant Ethiopian spiced butter sauce called niter kibbeh, enhanced with fresh herbs and chilies. This Ethiopian-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 150 minutes, pairs beef chuck, cubed, yellow onion, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 520 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: 20 min Cook: 130 min Serves 4 Ethiopian cuisine 520 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Heat 4 tbsp niter kibbeh in a heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add 1.5 lbs cubed beef chuck and brown on all sides for 6-8 minutes, developing a deep crust.
  2. Step 2: Remove beef and set aside. Reduce heat to medium and add 1 large sliced yellow onion, sautéing for 5 minutes until soft and golden.
  3. Step 3: Stir in 4 minced garlic cloves, 1 sliced green chili, and 1 tbsp berbere spice mix, cooking for 2 minutes until fragrant.
  4. Step 4: Return the beef to the pot, add 1 tsp chopped fresh rosemary, 1 tsp chopped fresh thyme, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Pour in 1 cup beef broth and bring to a simmer.
  5. Step 5: Cover and reduce heat to low. Cook slowly for 2 hours until beef is tender and the sauce is rich and flavorful.
  6. Step 6: Adjust seasoning if necessary and serve hot with injera or steamed rice.

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