Beef Tibs Recipe – Ethiopian Stir Fry
Elenis Kitchen
Learn how to make one of the most popular Ethiopian stir fry dishes, called Tibs. This spicy stir fry is easy to prepare. Traditionally made with beef, it’s easy to make vegetarian, too.
Prep Time 30 minutes mins
Cook Time 50 minutes mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine East Africa, Ethiopia
Servings 4
Calories 593 kcal
- 1 pound cubed flat-iron steak
- ¼ cup red onion, sliced
- 1 roma tomato, cut in wedges
- 3 tablespoons olive oil (or preferred alternative)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon berbere
- 2 teaspoon garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground black cardamom or black pepper to taste
Start with the sauce by adding the tomatoes and onions to a pan and cook on medium heat for 3 to 4 minutes, until soft. Then add 2 tablespoons of oil and the berbere. Turn the heat to low and simmer for about 5 minutes.
Next, add the garlic and simmer for 2 more minutes. The last step for the sauce is to add ½ teaspoon of salt and the black cardamom or black pepper. In a separate pan, heat 1 tablespoon of oil on medium-high heat, then add the meat.
Sprinkle the meat with ½ teaspoon of salt and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Move the meat to the pan with the berbere sauce. Cook until done, about 8-10 minutes.
TIP:
To get the best flavor, use the freshest meat you can get. Try to find a local butcher, ranch, or farm that sells high-quality, locally raised beef. It makes a difference. When I am making stews, I don’t mind getting stew beef from the grocery store. The meat cooks in spices for a long time and takes on the flavor of the sauce. Because tibs is a quick-cooking stir fry, better quality meat will make your dish taste better. If you are using any other meat cut than the flank steak, make sure it is tender meat.
NOTE:
Tibs is traditionally made with beef. To make it a vegetarian or vegan meal, replace the beef with any of the following vegan proteins:Calories: 593kcal