Description
Awaze Tibs is a flavorful Ethiopian beef recipe featuring tender beef pieces cooked in a spicy berbere-infused Awaze sauce. This dish combines aromatic spices like cumin, ginger, and black pepper with niter kibbeh, Ethiopian clarified butter, and fresh garlic, jalapeno, and onions. Ready in just 25 minutes, Awaze Tibs offers a vibrant, savory, and mildly spicy experience perfect for an authentic taste of Ethiopian cuisine.
Ingredients
Awaze Sauce Ingredients
- 3 tbsp berbere
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 cup water
Beef Tibs Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs beef, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/3 cup niter kibbeh (Ethiopian clarified butter)
- 1/2 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 jalapeno pepper, sliced
- 1 tsp berbere
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
- Make Awaze Sauce: In a small bowl, combine the berbere, black pepper, cumin, ground ginger, and salt. Add 1/4 cup water and 1 tablespoon olive oil, mixing until it forms a smooth paste. Alternatively, blend the ingredients using a food processor. Set aside the prepared Awaze sauce.
- Prepare Ingredients: Wash the bite-sized beef pieces and drain using a colander. Chop the onions and jalapeno pepper, and mince the garlic cloves.
- Brown the Beef: Heat 3 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add the beef pieces along with 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, and 1 teaspoon berbere. Stir frequently and cook until the beef is well browned on all sides. Remove the browned beef from the skillet and set aside.
- Sauté Aromatics: In the same skillet, melt 1/3 cup niter kibbeh (Ethiopian clarified butter) over medium heat. Add the chopped onions and minced garlic and sauté for a few minutes until softened and fragrant. Then add the sliced jalapeno pepper and cook briefly.
- Combine and Simmer: Add the prepared Awaze sauce to the skillet, stirring well to combine with the aromatics. Reduce heat to low and simmer the sauce for about 5 minutes to let the flavors meld. Return the browned beef pieces to the skillet and stir to coat with the sauce.
- Finish Cooking: Add 1 tablespoon lemon juice to the skillet and continue to simmer on medium heat for several minutes until the beef is fully cooked and the sauce has thickened slightly.
- Serve: Garnish with fresh cilantro leaves if desired. Serve the Awaze Tibs hot, typically accompanied by traditional Ethiopian injera or rice.
Notes
- Niter kibbeh, Ethiopian clarified butter, can be substituted with regular clarified butter or ghee if unavailable.
- Adjust the amount of berbere spice according to your preferred spice level.
- Serve with injera for a traditional Ethiopian experience or with rice or flatbread as alternatives.
- This dish is best consumed fresh but can be refrigerated for up to 2 days and reheated gently on the stovetop.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Entree
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Ethiopian
