Tibs Stir-Fry with Spiced Butter and Fresh Rosemary

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-30 · Updated 2026-06-30

Tender cubes of beef sautéed with onions, garlic, and fragrant rosemary, finished in a spiced clarified butter sauce. This Ethiopian-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs beef sirloin, yellow onion, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 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 large, sliced yellow onion
• 3, minced garlic cloves
• 2 tsp, chopped fresh rosemary
• 3 tbsp niter kibbeh (Ethiopian spiced clarified butter) or unsalted butter
• 1 tsp berbere spice blend
• 1 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 lb beef sirloin cubes and sear for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally until browned on all sides.
2. Step 2: Add 1 large sliced yellow onion and 3 minced garlic cloves to the skillet, cooking for 4 minutes until onions soften and become translucent.
3. Step 3: Stir in 3 tbsp niter kibbeh or unsalted butter, 2 tsp chopped fresh rosemary, 1 tsp berbere spice blend, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Cook for 3 minutes until the butter melts and the spices coat the beef and onions.
4. Step 4: Reduce heat to medium-low and sauté for an additional 5 minutes until beef is cooked to medium and flavors meld.
5. Step 5: Serve hot with injera or steamed rice to soak up the flavorful butter sauce.