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Add the cubed beef in a single layer to the dry pan and sear until the liquid released has evaporated and the meat starts to brown, about 5-7 minutes.","group":"Cooking","title":"Heat a large skillet or wok","timerMinutes":7,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"Add the niter kibbeh (clarified butter) to the pan along with the sliced onions. Sauté until the onions are soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.","group":"Cooking","title":"Add the niter kibbeh","timerMinutes":5,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Stir in the minced garlic, ginger, and rosemary sprigs. Continue to sauté for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.","group":"Cooking","title":"Stir in the minced garlic, ginger, and rosemary sprigs","timerMinutes":3,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Finally, add the sliced jalapeños, salt, and black pepper. Toss for another 1-2 minutes until the peppers are slightly softened but still vibrant. Remove the rosemary sprigs before serving.","group":"Finalizing","title":"Finally, add the sliced jalapeños, salt, and black pepper","timerMinutes":2,"sourceTitle":"Finalizing"}],"notes":"Serve traditionally with injera (flatbread). For a spicy kick (Awaze Tibs), add 1-2 tablespoons of berbere spice mix during the sautéing process.","cuisine":{"group":"African","specific":["Ethiopian","Eritrean"]},"course":["main"],"cookingMethod":["saute","sear"],"equipment":["Large skillet","Wooden spoon","Chef's knife"],"diet":["high_protein","low_carb","gluten_free"],"allergens":["milk"],"difficulty":"easy","yield":{"amount":4,"unit":"serving","note":"Best enjoyed immediately while hot"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"Beef can be cubed and aromatics sliced a day in advance."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Store in an airtight container. Reheat gently in a pan with a splash of water or a little butter to maintain tenderness.","reheatingNotes":"Avoid over-microwaving as the beef may become tough."}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_a1198d3e49%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=2d407777-82b3-498e-b121-a297e1f20387","imageAlt":"Tibs (Ethiopian Beef Sauté) — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["beef","tibs","ethiopian","african","high protein","spicy"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"Tibs (Ethiopian Beef Sauté)","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-04T22:12:57.386Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-04T22:12:57.386Z","related":[{"id":"recipe_17142e2daf","slug":"asida-traditional-african-porridge","title":"Asida (Traditional African Porridge)","description":"A thick, smooth, cooked flour pudding popular across North and East Africa, typically served with melted butter and honey or date syrup for a comforting breakfast.","serves":4,"time":{"prepMinutes":5,"cookMinutes":25,"totalMinutes":30,"activeMinutes":20},"cuisine":{"group":"African","specific":["Sudanese","Libyan"]},"course":["main"],"difficulty":"medium","diet":["vegetarian"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_17142e2daf%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=e46cb0f8-07cd-453d-8e07-df1274fe8fc9","imageAlt":"Asida (Traditional African Porridge) — recipe cover","tags":["porridge","traditional","sweet","dough","filling","soft"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":5,"stepCount":5},{"id":"recipe_e6582a3999","slug":"firfir-ethiopian-breakfast-fit-fit","title":"Firfir (Ethiopian Breakfast Fit-fit)","description":"A classic savory Ethiopian breakfast made with torn pieces of injera soaked in a spicy, flavorful sauce of berbere spice, aromatics, and spiced clarified butter.","serves":4,"time":{"prepMinutes":10,"cookMinutes":15,"totalMinutes":25,"activeMinutes":15},"cuisine":{"group":"African","specific":["Ethiopian","Eritrean"]},"course":["main"],"difficulty":"easy","diet":["vegetarian"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_e6582a3999%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=f2f625e4-ee9c-425d-8c20-8e0103664b3e","imageAlt":"Firfir (Ethiopian Breakfast Fit-fit) — recipe cover","tags":["firfir","ethiopian","spicy","breakfast","injera","african"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":10,"stepCount":5},{"id":"recipe_18a4e55c12","slug":"kitfo-ethiopian-minced-beef","title":"Kitfo (Ethiopian Minced Beef)","description":"A traditional Ethiopian delicacy featuring finely minced lean beef seasoned with spicy mitmita and rich, aromatic niter kibbeh (spiced clarified butter).","serves":4,"time":{"prepMinutes":15,"cookMinutes":5,"totalMinutes":20,"activeMinutes":20},"cuisine":{"group":"African","specific":["Ethiopian"]},"course":["main"],"difficulty":"medium","diet":["high_protein","gluten_free","low_carb"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_18a4e55c12%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=aeedadce-d5d5-4aa2-aa31-f13472950759","imageAlt":"Kitfo (Ethiopian Minced Beef) — recipe cover","tags":["beef","spicy","ethiopian","kitfo","high-protein","african-cuisine"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":5,"stepCount":4}]}