Tibs Stir-Fry with Rosemary and Garlic
Tender cubes of beef sautéed with garlic and fresh rosemary, a classic Ethiopian stir-fry perfect for a quick flavorful meal. This Ethiopian-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs beef sirloin, cut into 1/2-inch cubes, garlic cloves, minced, fresh rosemary, chopped for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 3, 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 beef sirloin, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tsp fresh rosemary, chopped
- 1 medium yellow onion, sliced
- 1 medium tomato, diced
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp berbere spice blend
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
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Instructions
- Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add 1 medium sliced yellow onion and sauté for 3 minutes until softened.
- Step 2: Add 4 minced garlic cloves and 2 tsp chopped fresh rosemary, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Step 3: Increase heat to high and add 1 lb beef sirloin cubes, seasoning with 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 1 tsp berbere spice blend. Stir-fry for 5-6 minutes until the beef is browned and cooked to medium.
- Step 4: Stir in 1 medium diced tomato and cook for 2 minutes until the tomato softens and the mixture is heated through.
- Step 5: Remove from heat and drizzle with 1 tbsp lemon juice for brightness. Serve immediately with injera or rice.









