Description
A popular Ethiopian dish featuring cubed beef seared in niter kibbeh and tossed with onions, jalapeño, garlic, ginger, and berbere spice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ lbs (680g) beef sirloin or ribeye, cut into 1-inch (2.5cm) cubes
- 2 tablespoons berbere spice
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon red wine (optional)
- 3 tablespoons niter kibbeh
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 large red onion, sliced into half-moons
- 1–2 jalapeño peppers, sliced into rounds
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, finely grated
- 1 medium tomato, roughly chopped (optional)
- 1 sprig fresh rosemary
- Injera flatbread (to serve)
- Fresh jalapeño slices and red onion rings (for garnish)
Instructions
- Marinate the beef. Combine the beef cubes with berbere, ground cumin, ground ginger, salt, black pepper, and red wine in a bowl. Toss to coat and marinate for 15-30 minutes.
- Heat the pan. Heat a skillet or cast iron pan over high heat for 2 minutes.
- Sear the beef. Add 1 tablespoon of niter kibbeh and the vegetable oil. Sear the beef in a single layer for 2-3 minutes until browned on all sides. Remove and set aside.
- Build the aromatics. In the same pan, add remaining niter kibbeh, red onion, and jalapeño. Cook for 4-5 minutes until softened. Add garlic, fresh ginger, and rosemary, cooking for another minute.
- Add tomato and return the beef. Stir in the chopped tomato and splash of water. Return seared beef to the pan and deglaze any caramelized bits.
- Finish and serve. Cook everything together for 3-4 minutes until coated in a thick, glossy sauce. Serve immediately on injera with jalapeño and onion garnish.
Notes
Niter kibbeh is essential for authentic flavor; avoid substitutes if possible. Serve with injera for the best experience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Ethiopian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg