Lamb Tibs

The aromatic Ethiopian spice blend berbere seasons this saucy lamb dish, served at Odaa Ethiopian in Aurora, Colorado. Look for berbere that features fenugreek, allspice, red pepper, coriander and cinnamon, with other spices, at well-stocked grocery stores. Serve with the fermented Ethiopian flatbread injera and a simple salad.

Odaa Ethiopian’s Lamb Tibs
Photo: Jenny Huang
Active Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
20 mins
Servings:
4

Ingredients

  • 1 ¼ pounds boneless lamb leg, trimmed and cut into 1-inch cubes

  • ½ teaspoon salt, divided

  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil or canola oil

  • 2 teaspoons butter

  • ½ medium onion, diced

  • 1 jalapeño pepper, finely chopped

  • 3 tablespoons grated fresh ginger

  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic

  • 1 ½ teaspoons finely chopped fresh rosemary

  • 1 ½ teaspoons berbere seasoning

  • 1 medium tomato, diced

  • ¼ cup water

Directions

  1. Season lamb with 1/4 teaspoon salt. Heat oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add the lamb and cook, turning occasionally, until browned on all sides but still pink in the center, about 8 minutes. Transfer to a plate.

  2. Add butter to the pan, then onion, jalapeño, ginger, garlic, rosemary and berbere; cook, stirring often, until softened and fragrant, about 3 minutes. Add tomato and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt. Reduce heat to medium and cook, stirring occasionally, until the tomato is tender, about 3 minutes.

  3. Stir in water. Add the lamb to the sauce and toss to coat. Serve immediately.

Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, October 2021

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

258 Calories
12g Fat
4g Carbs
30g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Serving Size 2/3 cup
Calories 258
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 4g 1%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 30g 60%
Total Fat 12g 15%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 96mg 32%
Vitamin A 361IU 7%
Sodium 459mg 20%
Potassium 533mg 11%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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