Beef Tibs is a flavorful Ethiopian dish consisting of tender beef short ribs cooked with aromatic spices and served with a delicious sauce.  It’s a hearty and satisfying dish that brings together the bold flavors of Ethiopia.

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp. neutral oil, such as sunflower, plus extra
• 3 beef short ribs, cut into 5-6cm pieces
• 5 rosemary sprigs
• 1 tsp Berbera (see note)
• 1 red onion, thinly sliced
• 2 red capsicums, thinly sliced
• 2 long green chilies (optional), coarsely chopped

Instructions

Heat oil in a deep saucepan over high heat, then add beef and turn occasionally for the fat to render and beef to brown (5-7 minutes). Reserve beef fat, then add rosemary and Berbera to pan, season with salt and stir to combine. Return beef to the pan, add ½ cup water, then cover and simmer very gently over low heat (2-2½ hours).

Meanwhile, combine beef fat with enough oil to make up to 2 tbsp. and place over medium heat in a separate saucepan. Add onion, capsicum and chilly and stir over high heat until softened slightly (3-4 minutes). Add meat and cooking juices, cook until juices are reduced to a sauce (4-6 minutes). Serve scattered with chili (optional).