This fast Ethiopian-inspired beef dish pairs tender seared steak with peppers, tomato and the warming aromatics in Berbere Spice Blend. Cooking over a high heat keeps the vegetables lively and builds delicious browned edges.

🥣 Ingredients

• 600g rump or sirloin steak, cut into strips
• 2 tbsp Berbere Spice Blend
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 red pepper, sliced
• 1 green pepper, sliced
• 1 red onion, sliced
• 2 tomatoes, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed
• ½ lemon

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Toss the beef with 1 tbsp seasoning and 1 tbsp oil.
2. Heat a large frying pan until very hot. Sear the beef in two batches for 2–3 minutes, then remove.
3. Add remaining oil, peppers and onion; stir-fry for 5 minutes.
4. Add tomatoes, garlic and remaining seasoning. Cook for 2 minutes, then return the beef for 1–2 minutes.
5. Finish with lemon juice and serve immediately.

⏱️ Timings

• Prep: 15 minutes
• Cook: 15 minutes
• Serves: 4

🍽️ Serving Suggestions

Serve with rice, flatbread or a crisp tomato and cucumber salad.

💚 Why This Recipe Works

Batch-searing prevents the beef from steaming, while tomato and lemon balance the blend’s chilli, cloves and warming spices.

🌶️ Try It With

Layer in extra warmth with Ground Ginger or Cracked Black Pepper.

🍽️ More Recipes Using Berbere

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