Slow-Simmered Tibs Beef with Berbere and Onions

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Tender cubes of beef slowly cooked with traditional Ethiopian berbere spices and caramelized onions, resulting in a rich and flavorful tibs dish. This Ethiopian-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 70 minutes, pairs beef sirloin, yellow onion, berbere spice mix for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 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: 55 min Serves 4 Ethiopian cuisine 450 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Heat 3 tbsp vegetable oil in a heavy-bottomed pan over medium heat. Add 2 large thinly sliced yellow onions and cook, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes until deeply caramelized and golden brown.
  2. Step 2: Add 4 minced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp grated ginger to the onions, sautéing for 2 minutes until fragrant.
  3. Step 3: Stir in 3 tbsp berbere spice mix and cook for 1 minute to release the aromatic flavors.
  4. Step 4: Add 1 lb beef sirloin cubes, tossing to coat them evenly with the spice and onion mixture. Sear the beef for 5 minutes until browned on all sides.
  5. Step 5: Pour in 1 cup water, add 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 1 tsp chopped fresh rosemary if using. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer gently for 45 minutes until beef is tender and the sauce thickens.
  6. Step 6: Remove lid and cook for an additional 5 minutes over medium heat to reduce the sauce further if needed, then serve hot.

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