Ethiopian Beef Tibs Recipes

TIBS, ETHIOPIAN STIR-FRIED BEEF OR VENISON

Steps:

• Get the saute pan or wok very hot. Stir-fry the onions without the butter for a few minutes, until they char just a little on the outside. Add the spiced butter and the venison. Stir-fry hot and fast until the outside of the meat is brown but the inside of the meat is still very rare. You need to do this on as hot a burner as you have. Do it in two batches unless you have a very large wok or pan.
• The moment the meat has browned, add it all back into the pan along with the spices, garlic and chiles. Stir-fry another 30 seconds or so, then add the tomatoes and the wine. Toss to combine and let this cook for a minute or two. Serve at once with bread or injera.

ETHIOPIAN AWAZE BEEF TIBS RECIPE

Steps:

• Purée or mash the fresh ginger and garlic into a paste.
• In a bowl, mix together the steak, onion, rosemary, ginger, garlic, berebere and salt. Place a pan on medium heat. Add the oil and butter. When the pan is hot, place the spiced meat and onion mixture into the hot pan and cook for about 5 minutes. PRO TIP: Do not stir the meat right away. Let it sit in the hot pan for the first couple of minutes to brown on the bottom. Also, make sure you use a wide-enough pan so the meat does not steam. Steaming also prevents browning.
• Add ½ cup water and cook for another 5 minutes. Taste for seasoning. Add fresh chopped tomatoes if desired. Serve with rice, or with injera (which can be purchased from a local Ethiopian market).

INJERA WITH TIBS

Steps:

• For the injera: Whisk together the teff flour, all-purpose flour, baking soda and salt in a large bowl. Whisk in the club soda, yogurt and clarified butter to make a smooth, thin batter. Let sit at least 4 hours and up to overnight, then strain through a sieve or strainer to remove any lumps.
• Grease a large skillet with the clarified butter and heat over medium-high heat. Pour 1/2 cup of batter into the pan in a spiral, starting at the center, and cook for 20 seconds. Put a lid on the pan and cook for an additional 30 seconds. Transfer to a plate and cover with a cloth to keep warm while you cook the remaining injera.
• For the tibs: Heat the oil and Spiced Butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle the meat with salt. Add the garlic and ginger to the pan and saute for 1 minute. Add the berbere, cumin and rosemary and stir to combine. Increase the heat to high, add the beef and jalapenos and toss to combine, about 1 minute. Stir in the crushed tomatoes, vinegar, tomatoes, cilantro and mustard and cook until the outside of the beef is no longer red, about 2 minutes.
• Serve the tibs on injera and garnish with Ayib (fresh cheese).
• Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over low heat, stirring occasionally. As foam rises to the top, skim and discard it. Continue cooking, without letting the butter brown, until no more foam appears. Add the garlic, onions, ginger, cardamom, cumin, fenugreek, oregano, turmeric and thyme and continue cooking for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Remove from the heat and let stand until the spices settle. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve before using. (Store in the refrigerator in a tightly covered container for up to 3 weeks.)
• Line a colander or a fine mesh sieve with a layer of cheesecloth.
• Bring the milk and lemon juice to a slight simmer in a large pot over low heat. Season with salt and pepper. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until curds begin to form, about 15 minutes. Spoon the curdled milk into the sieve and gently rinse under cold running water until the water runs clear. Place the sieve in a bowl and cover with a clean dish towel. Allow to drain, refrigerated, for up to 4 hours.
• Discard the liquid, pour the curds into a bowl and season with salt. Store refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 1 week.

MARCUS SAMUELSSON'S TIBS RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Cut the beef tenderloin into cubes. Reserve any fat trimmings and other scraps.
• Heat the canola oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add the beef scraps and stir to season the pan. Add the cubed beef to the skillet and season to taste with salt, pepper, and berbere. Sear the meat for 2 minutes, then remove from the pan and let rest. Keep any meat juices behind in the pan.
• To the pan, add the broccoli rabe and cook until wilted. Remove from the pan and set aside.
• Add a drizzle of canola oil and the kibbeh to the same pan over medium heat. Once the kibbeh is melted, add the onion, garlic, ginger, and jalapeños and sauté for 3 minutes, until starting to soften.
• Add the rosemary, cumin, and cook for one minute. Add the crushed tomatoes, red wine vinegar, mustard, berbere, and cooked broccoli rabe. Cook for 3 minutes, until simmering
• Return the beef to the pan, along with the chopped tomatoes and cilantro. Simmer for 2 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Remove the pan from the heat.
• Serve the tibs over injera, garnished with berbere and ayib.
• Enjoy!

ETHIOPIAN BEEF STEAK TARTAR (KITFO)

Steps:

• Cut the meat in small pieces; remove fat and seams.
• In a food processor put small amount of the meat at a time, spread some mitmita, grind until meat is finely chopped; using a fork, remove any residue of fat and seams; place the spicy ground meat in a dish; repeat the process until all required meat is done.
• In small pot, on a lower heat melt the butter, add the remaining mitmita, false cardamom, (garlic, black pepper, salt, if needed); remove from heat.
• Combine the spicy ground meat with the spicy butter; using fork and spoon, mix it until completely marinated.
• Place it in a lightly warm serving dish, serve it immediately with Injera or bread. If preferred, sauté the marinated meat for two to three minutes.
• Note: As Steak Tartar is uncooked dish, choice of first class quality meat and cleanliness is important.
• * You will find these spices in Ethiopian or Indian shops/groceries.
• ** Please go to www.yewoinfamilycooking.com to see how to prepare Purified/Clarified Butter (Nitir Kebe).