Tibs (Ethiopian Sauteed Meat and Vegetables)
Tibs is a flavorful Ethiopian dish made with sautéed meat or vegetables. It is a popular and versatile dish that can be made with different types of meat, such as beef, lamb, or chicken, as well as various vegetables. Tibs is known for its rich spices, aromatic flavors, and tender texture. It is often served with injera, the traditional Ethiopian flatbread
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves of garlic, minced
- 500 grams (1 lb) boneless meat (beef, lamb, or chicken), cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tablespoon berbere spice blend
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon salt, or to taste
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper, optional (for extra spiciness)
- ¼ cup lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped, for garnish
- Lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
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1Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or frying pan over medium-high heat.
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2Add the chopped onion to the pan and sauté until it becomes translucent and starts to brown.
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3Add the minced garlic to the pan and sauté for an additional minute until fragrant.
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4Add the meat to the pan and cook until browned on all sides. Stir occasionally to ensure even cooking.
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5Sprinkle the berbere spice blend, paprika, ground cumin, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper (if using) over the meat. Stir well to coat the meat with the spices.
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6Reduce the heat to medium and continue cooking for another 5–7 minutes, or until the meat is cooked through and tender.
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7Drizzle the lemon juice over the meat and stir to incorporate the flavors.
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8Add the butter to the pan and stir until melted, coating the meat with its rich flavor.
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9Remove the pan from the heat and garnish the tibs with fresh chopped parsley or cilantro.
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10Serve hot with injera or as a side dish alongside other Ethiopian delicacies. Accompany with lemon wedges for extra zest.
- Category
- Entree/Main
- Method
- Sautéing
Recipe Attribution
Wikibooks Cookbook
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Printed on October 27, 2026