HOW TO MAKE BEEF TIBS /TIBSI Ethiopian and Eritrean (HABESHA FOOD)

berbere spice

🥗Healthier: homemade spice blend

💰Cheaper: cayenne pepper + paprika

Homemade blends can be lower in sodium and tailored to taste.

butter

🥗Healthier: ghee

💰Cheaper: margarine

Ghee is lactose-free and adds a rich flavor.

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner and often less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has a high smoke point and is heart-healthy.

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and ginger, cooking until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add diced beef to the skillet, cooking until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.

Sprinkle in berbere spice, salt, and black pepper, mixing well to coat the beef.

Incorporate chopped green bell pepper and tomato, cooking until softened, about 3-4 minutes.

Add butter and stir until melted and combined with the mixture.

Fold in sliced carrots and jalapeño, cooking for an additional 3-5 minutes until tender.

Remove from heat and drizzle with lemon juice and fresh herbs.

Serve hot with injera or rice.

Cooking Techniques

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