Tibs Stir-Fry with Berbere and Sautéed Vegetables

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-23 · Updated 2026-06-23

A flavorful Ethiopian beef stir-fry cooked with berbere spice and colorful sautéed vegetables, perfect for a quick and vibrant dinner. This Ethiopian-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs beef sirloin, berbere spice mix, yellow onion 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, thinly sliced beef sirloin
• 1 tbsp berbere spice mix
• 1 large, sliced yellow onion
• 1 medium, sliced green bell pepper
• 1 large, diced tomato
• 2, minced garlic cloves
• 1 tsp, grated ginger root
• 3 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp, chopped (for garnish) fresh parsley

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Toss 1 lb thinly sliced beef sirloin with 1 tbsp berbere spice mix, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Set aside for 10 minutes to marinate.
2. Step 2: Heat 3 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the marinated beef in a single layer and sear for 3-4 minutes until browned but still slightly pink inside. Remove beef and set aside.
3. Step 3: In the same skillet, add 1 large sliced yellow onion and sauté for 4 minutes until softened and starting to caramelize.
4. Step 4: Add 2 minced garlic cloves and 1 tsp grated ginger root, cooking for 30 seconds until fragrant.
5. Step 5: Stir in 1 medium sliced green bell pepper and 1 large diced tomato. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender but still vibrant.
6. Step 6: Return the beef to the skillet and toss everything together for 2 minutes to combine flavors and warm through.
7. Step 7: Remove from heat and garnish with 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley before serving with injera or rice.