
Beg Tibs (Lamb Tibs)
Succulent pieces of lamb leg sautéed with onions, green chilies, and clarified butter.
Prep Time
20 min
Cook Time
25 min
Servings
5
Ingredients
- 2 lbs Lamb leg, cubed into 1-inch pieces
- 4 tablespoons Niter Kibbeh (Ethiopian spiced clarified butter)
- 2 medium Red onions, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons Garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Fresh ginger, minced
- 2 tablespoons Berbere spice blend
- 3 whole Green chilies (Jalapeños), deseeded and sliced
- 2 medium Roma tomatoes, diced
- 2 sprigs Fresh rosemary sprigs
- 0.25 cup Dry red wine or beef broth(optional)
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Heat a large heavy-bottomed skillet or wok over medium-high heat and add the cubed lamb in a single layer to sear.
- 2
Cook the lamb until the moisture has evaporated and the meat is browned on all sides, then remove the meat and set aside.
- 3
In the same pan, melt the Niter Kibbeh and add the sliced onions, sautéing until they become translucent and slightly caramelized.
- 4
Stir in the minced garlic, ginger, and Berbere spice, cooking for 2 minutes until the spices are fragrant and well-incorporated.
- 5
Return the browned lamb to the skillet and add the diced tomatoes and rosemary sprigs, stirring to coat the meat in the spice mixture.
- 6
Deglaze the pan with the red wine or broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom, and simmer for 5-7 minutes until the liquid reduces.
- 7
Add the sliced green chilies and cook for an additional 2 minutes so they soften slightly but retain their vibrant color.
- 8
Season with salt and pepper to taste, remove the rosemary sprigs, and serve immediately with fresh Injera bread.
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