Slow-Cooked Tibs with Onions and Berbere Butter

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-01 · Updated 2026-05-01

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A slow-cooked beef tibs dish featuring tender cubes of beef sautéed with caramelized onions and finished with a butter infused with berbere spices for deep warmth. This Ethiopian-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 80 minutes, pairs beef sirloin, red onions, berbere spice mix for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 500 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: 60 min Serves 4 Ethiopian cuisine 500 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1.5 lbs, cut into 1-inch cubes beef sirloin
2 large, thinly sliced red onions
2 tbsp berbere spice mix
4 tbsp unsalted butter
4, minced garlic cloves
1 1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp, chopped fresh rosemary
1/2 cup water

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Instructions

Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large heavy-bottomed skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1.5 lbs cubed beef sirloin and sear for 5-6 minutes until browned on all sides. Remove beef and set aside.
Step 2: Add 2 large thinly sliced red onions to the pan and sauté over medium heat for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until deeply caramelized and golden brown.
Step 3: In a small saucepan, melt 4 tbsp unsalted butter over low heat. Stir in 2 tbsp berbere spice mix and 4 minced garlic cloves, cooking gently for 2 minutes to infuse the butter.
Step 4: Return the seared beef to the pan with caramelized onions. Pour in the spiced butter, add 1/2 cup water, 1 tsp chopped fresh rosemary, 1 1/2 tsp salt, and 1 tsp black pepper.
Step 5: Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 45 minutes until beef is tender and sauce is thickened, stirring occasionally.
Step 6: Adjust seasoning as needed and serve hot with rice or flatbread.