Tibs Stir-Fry with Berbere and Fresh Herbs

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A quick Ethiopian-style sauté of tender beef cubes tossed with onions, berbere spice, and fresh herbs for a savory main dish. This Ethiopian-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs beef sirloin, cut into 1/2-inch cubes, red onion, sliced, green bell pepper, sliced for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 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: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Ethiopian cuisine 350 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Heat 3 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add 1 lb beef sirloin cubes and sear for 3-4 minutes until browned on all sides; remove and set aside.
  2. Step 2: In the same skillet, add 1 large sliced red onion and 1 medium sliced green bell pepper. Sauté for 5 minutes until softened and slightly caramelized.
  3. Step 3: Add 2 minced garlic cloves, 2 tsp berbere spice mix, 1 tbsp chopped fresh rosemary, and 1 tbsp chopped fresh thyme to the pan. Stir for 1 minute until aromatic.
  4. Step 4: Return the beef cubes to the skillet, season with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper, and toss to combine. Cook for an additional 3 minutes to blend flavors.
  5. Step 5: Remove from heat and serve immediately, garnished with lemon wedges to squeeze over the meat.

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