Ethiopian Spiced Beef with Peppers and Onions
A quick, boldly spiced stir-fry of tender beef, sweet peppers, and onions. Ready in about 20 minutes, this weeknight-friendly dish brings Ethiopian flavor to your table with simple ingredients.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 320
- Protein
- 28g

Ingredients
- 1 lb beef sirloin, thinly sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 1 onion, sliced
- 2 tsp berbere spice
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- 1
Season the 1 lb beef sirloin with 1 tsp salt and 2 tsp berbere spice, tossing to coat evenly.
- 2
Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add the beef in a single layer and sear until browned, about 3-4 minutes per side. Remove to a plate.
- 3
In the same skillet, add the 1 sliced onion and 1 sliced red bell pepper and 1 sliced yellow bell pepper. Cook over medium-high, stirring, until softened and charred at edges, about 5-6 minutes.
- 4
Return the beef to the skillet with any juices. Toss everything together and cook for 1-2 minutes until heated through. Serve hot, garnished with cilantro if desired.
Tools you’ll need
- Large skillet
- Cutting board
- Knife
- Measuring spoons
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