Spiced Tibs Beef Stir Fry with Ethiopian Berbere

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

Tender cubes of beef sautéed with aromatic berbere spices, onions, and peppers for a flavorful Ethiopian-inspired stir fry. This Ethiopian-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs beef sirloin, berbere spice blend, olive oil 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.

Ingredients

• 1 lb, cut into 1-inch cubes beef sirloin
• 1 1/2 tbsp berbere spice blend
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 large, sliced yellow onion
• 1 medium, sliced green bell pepper
• 1 medium, diced tomato
• 3 cloves, minced garlic cloves
• 1 tbsp fresh grated ginger
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp chopped (for garnish) fresh parsley

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large bowl, toss 1 lb beef sirloin cubes with 1 1/2 tbsp berbere spice blend, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper until evenly coated.
2. Step 2: Heat 3 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the spiced beef cubes and sauté for 4-5 minutes until browned on all sides but still tender inside; remove beef and set aside.
3. Step 3: In the same skillet, add 1 large sliced yellow onion, 1 medium sliced green bell pepper, 3 minced garlic cloves, and 1 tbsp fresh grated ginger; sauté for 5 minutes until the vegetables soften and become fragrant.
4. Step 4: Add 1 medium diced tomato to the skillet and cook for 3 minutes until it breaks down slightly and combines with the vegetables.
5. Step 5: Return the beef to the skillet, stir to combine, and cook together for 2 more minutes to marry the flavors.
6. Step 6: Remove from heat and garnish with 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley before serving over injera bread or steamed rice.