🇪🇹 Ethiopian Cuisine

Yebeg Tibs

Sautéed Lamb with Peppers

Prep Time 30 min
Servings 4
Difficulty Medium
Calories 419 kcal

Tender cubes of lamb sautéed with rosemary, jalapeños, onions, and tomatoes in seasoned niter kibbeh, served sizzling hot.

Ingredients

  • 600g lamb leg, cubed
  • 2 large onions, sliced
  • 3 jalapeño peppers, sliced
  • 2 tomatoes, chopped
  • 3 tbsp niter kibbeh
  • 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
  • 4 cloves garlic, sliced
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • Salt to taste
  • Injera for serving

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat niter kibbeh in a large skillet over high heat until very hot and shimmering across the surface.
  2. 2 Add lamb cubes in a single layer, sear without moving for three minutes until deeply browned on one side.
  3. 3 Add sliced onions, garlic, and rosemary, tossing everything together for four minutes until onions begin to soften.
  4. 4 Add jalapeños and tomatoes, season with salt and black pepper, and sauté for three more minutes on high heat.
  5. 5 The lamb should be tender but still have a slight pink center, and vegetables should retain some crunch.
  6. 6 Serve immediately on a sizzling platter or clay dish with injera on the side for scooping.

Did You Know?

Tibs is the go-to celebratory dish in Ethiopia, and families often specify their preferred cut of meat when ordering at restaurants.

From The Culinary Codex — http://theculinarycodex.com/dish/ethiopian/yebeg-tibs/