Awaze Tibs Recipes (Ethiopian Beef Tibs)
Ethiopian awaze tibs is a spicy stir-fry dish of cubed or sliced beef or lamb coated in piquant awaze sauce with berbere, loaded with rich and bold flavors.
Servings: 8
Calories: 357kcal
Ingredients
- 2 pounds beef chopped into bite-sized pieces (See recipe notes – I’m using ribeye - you can also use lamb)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil divided
- 1 tablespoon niter kibbeh
- 1 large onion chopped
- 1-2 spicy chilies chopped (I’m using jalapeno)
- 1 tablespoon chopped ginger
- 3-4 cloves garlic chopped
- 2 tablespoons berbere spice blend or more to taste
- 1 cup tomato sauce use 2 cups for a saucier version, or beef stock
- 1 tomato chopped
- For Serving: Injera or use warmed pita, rice if desired
Instructions
- Season the beef with salt and pepper.
- Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large pan to medium heat. Add the beef pieces in batches and cook 2-3 minutes per side to brown them. Remove to a bowl and set aside.
- Heat the remaining oil to the pan along with niter kibbeh.
- Add the onion and chilies and cook for 5 minutes to soften.
- Add the garlic, ginger, and berbere spice blend and cook for 1 minute, stirring.
- Add the tomato sauce and chopped tomato. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Return the cooked beef to the pan and simmer to cook through, about 10 minutes.
- Serve with injera.
Notes
- Serve on top of injera, or with injera on the side.
- Use your favorite cut of beef or lamb. Many recipes call for leaner cuts, such as round or sirloin, though I love it with tender ribeye or flavorful tri-tip.
Nutrition
Calories: 357kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 84mg | Sodium: 350mg | Potassium: 480mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 368IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 4mg