
Ground Beef Tibs
High heat, big flavour: ground beef seared with aromatics and a shiny sauce that clings to every bite. Ready in 27 minutes including prep.
Ingredients
- Tomato Puree2 tbsp
- Saltto taste
- Garlic4 cloves, minced
- Green Chili3
- Bell Pepper1, sliced
- Ground Beef450 g
- Spring Onions3, cut into batons
- Rosemary3 sprigs
- Niter Kibbeh2 tbsp
- Berbere1 tsp
- Injerato serve
Optional extras
- Fresh Cilantrohandful, to finish
Instructions
- 1
Cook the onions dry in a hot pot, stirring, until they release their water and begin to stick — this Ethiopian technique builds deep sweetness without oil.
- 2
Add the oil and Niter Kibbeh, frying until the mixture glosses and softens.
- 3
Season with berbere and a pinch of salt and fry the spices briefly.
- 4
Add the Ground Beef and brown it in the spice paste, then add Garlic.
- 5
Pour in water to half-cover, simmer covered until tender, topping up if the pot runs dry.
- 6
Reduce until the sauce clings, check the seasoning, and serve with injera or rice.
Chef's tip
Taste and adjust the salt at the end; sauces concentrate as they reduce.
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