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Ethiopian Tibs

Name: Ethiopian Tibs
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 24 min
Total time: 44 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Ethiopian
Ingredients: 750 g Beef ribeye; 2 Yellow onions; 1 Kapia pepper; 4 clove Garlic; 18 g Fresh ginger; 1.5 dessert spoon Berbere spice; 45 g Butter; 2 tbsp Vegetable oil; 1.1 dessert spoon Salt; 0.5 tsp Black pepper; 2 tbsp Lemon juice

An Ethiopian high-heat beef saute with onions, peppers, garlic, ginger, berbere spice, butter, and a bright lemon finish.

Medium⏱️ 44 min📖 1 min readServes 4~520 kcal🇪🇹 Ethiopian🌍 Full translation

20 min prep 24 min cook

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Timeline

Total 44 min

Prep20 min
Cooking24 min

Ingredients

4 servings

Quick:

For the meat

750 g Beef ribeye

For the pan

2 Yellow onions
1 Kapia pepper
4 clove Garlic
18 g Fresh ginger
45 g Butter
2 tbsp(~30 ml) Vegetable oil

For the spice mix

1.5 dessert spoon(~15 ml) Berbere spice

General

1.1 dessert spoon(~11 ml) Salt
0.5 tsp(~2.5 ml) Black pepper

For serving

2 tbsp(~30 ml) Lemon juice

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Instructions

1
Cut the beef ribeye into small cubes and toss with half the salt and the black pepper.
2
Slice the onions into half-moons, cut the kapia pepper into strips, and crush the garlic and ginger.
3
Heat the vegetable oil in a wide pan and sear the beef in two batches for 8 minutes.
8 min
08:00
4
Remove the meat from the pan and soften the onion and kapia pepper in the same pan for 6 minutes.
6 min
06:00
5
Add the garlic, ginger, berbere, and butter and cook for 2 minutes until fragrant.
2 min
02:00
6
Return the meat to the pan, add the remaining salt, and toss over high heat for 7 minutes.
7 min
07:00
7
Drizzle with lemon juice and serve the tibs in the hot pan.

💡 Tip: Berbere heat varies greatly by brand; on the first try, add half and finish with the rest during the final 3 minutes to taste.

🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve tibs in the hot pan as a shared main dish with optional lavash, lemon wedges, and yogurt-free green salad.

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Nutrition (per serving)

~520

kcal calories

g protein

g carbs

g fat

Protein 29%Carbs 14%Fat 57%

3.9g

Sugar

1.9g

Fiber

1356mg

Sodium

6.8g

Saturated fat

Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.

Estimated satiety (per serving)

9/10

Very filling, for a really hungry day

This recipe may contain allergens

Milk

Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.

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FAQ

How many servings does Ethiopian Tibs make?
This recipe serves 4.
How long does Ethiopian Tibs take?
Prep 20 minutes, cooking 24 minutes; 44 minutes in total.
Is Ethiopian Tibs difficult?
This recipe is rated medium.
How many calories does Ethiopian Tibs have?
Approximately 520 kcal per serving. Protein: 38g, carbs: 18g, fat: 34g.
Which allergens does Ethiopian Tibs contain?
This recipe contains Milk. Check it against your dietary needs.
Which cuisine does Ethiopian Tibs belong to?
This recipe belongs to Ethiopian cuisine.
How many ingredients does Ethiopian Tibs need?
This recipe needs 11 ingredients.
Is Ethiopian Tibs filling?
Satiety bar per serving is 9/10; keeps you full for a long time, made for a very hungry day. The score is based on protein, fiber and the satiety index.

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Instructions

Cut the beef ribeye into small cubes and toss with half the salt and the black pepper.

Slice the onions into half-moons, cut the kapia pepper into strips, and crush the garlic and ginger.

Heat the vegetable oil in a wide pan and sear the beef in two batches for 8 minutes.

8 min

08:00

Remove the meat from the pan and soften the onion and kapia pepper in the same pan for 6 minutes.

6 min

06:00

Add the garlic, ginger, berbere, and butter and cook for 2 minutes until fragrant.

2 min

02:00

Return the meat to the pan, add the remaining salt, and toss over high heat for 7 minutes.

7 min

07:00

Drizzle with lemon juice and serve the tibs in the hot pan.

FAQ

How many servings does Ethiopian Tibs make?

This recipe serves 4.

How long does Ethiopian Tibs take?

Prep 20 minutes, cooking 24 minutes; 44 minutes in total.

Is Ethiopian Tibs difficult?

This recipe is rated medium.

How many calories does Ethiopian Tibs have?

Approximately 520 kcal per serving. Protein: 38g, carbs: 18g, fat: 34g.

Which allergens does Ethiopian Tibs contain?

This recipe contains Milk. Check it against your dietary needs.

Which cuisine does Ethiopian Tibs belong to?

This recipe belongs to Ethiopian cuisine.

How many ingredients does Ethiopian Tibs need?

This recipe needs 11 ingredients.

Is Ethiopian Tibs filling?

Satiety bar per serving is 9/10; keeps you full for a long time, made for a very hungry day. The score is based on protein, fiber and the satiety index.

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