Ethiopian Beef Tibs - How To Make Awaze Tibs

berbere spice

🥗Healthier: homemade spice blend

💰Cheaper: cayenne pepper + paprika

Homemade blends can control spice levels and cost.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier and provides a different flavor.

fresh herbs

🥗Healthier: dried herbs

💰Cheaper: no herbs

Dried herbs are more accessible and last longer.

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner, while pork can be less expensive.

In a small bowl, add all the spices for the Awaze sauce.

Add 1/4 cup of water and 1 tablespoon of olive oil and mix till it forms a paste.

Or you can blend it together using a food processor. Set aside.

Wash the cut beef pieces and place them in a colander to drain.

Chop the onions and jalapeno peppers, and mince the garlic.

In a large skillet, add the olive oil, and when heated, add the chopped beef.

Add salt, black pepper, and berbere to the beef.

Stir for a few minutes on high heat till it is browned.

Take out the beef and set them aside.

Melt niter kibbeh (Ethiopian clarified butter) in a skillet, then add the chopped onions and minced garlic.

Saute for a few minutes, then add the sliced jalapeno peppers.

Add the Awaze sauce and stir.

Simmer for 5 minutes on low heat and add the browned beef.

Add the lemon juice and simmer for a few minutes on medium heat.

Top with some cilantro, and serve!

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