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Ethiopian Siga Tibs with Mitmita and Injera

Name: Ethiopian Siga Tibs with Mitmita and Injera
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 90 min
Total time: 120 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: Beef, 500g, cut into 1-inch cubes; Oil, 2 tablespoons (vegetable or niter kibbeh); Salt, 1 teaspoon; Mitmita, 1 tablespoon freshly ground; Onion, 1 large, sliced; Garlic, 2 cloves, minced; Green chili, 1, sliced (optional); Teff flour, 2 cups; Water, 2 ½ cups; Yeast, 1 teaspoon; Salt, A pinch; African bird's eye chili powder, 2 tablespoons; Ground cardamom, 1 teaspoon; Ground cloves, 1 teaspoon; Salt, 1 teaspoon

This traditional Ethiopian dish combines tender beef sauteed with spices, paired with spicy mitmita seasoning, all served on a bed of tangy injera.

4.6(645 reviews)

·By Ethan Brooks·July 27, 2025

Ethiopian Siga Tibs with Mitmita and Injera — Main Course served and photographed from above

Prep

30 min

Cook

1 h 30 min

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Siga Tibs

For the Injera

For the Mitmita Seasoning

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 638 kcal
Protein: 37.9 g
Carbs: 51.8 g
Fat: 31.9 g
Fiber: 6.6 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 2552 kcal
Protein: 151.5 g
Carbs: 207 g
Fat: 127.7 g
Fiber: 26.3 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
Beef 500g, cut into 1-inch cubes	1250	112	0	90	0
Oil 2 tablespoons (vegetable or niter kibbeh)	240	0	0	28	0
Salt 1 teaspoon	0	0	0	0	0
Mitmita 1 tablespoon freshly ground	15	0.5	3	0.5	1
Onion 1 large, sliced	44	1.2	10	0.1	1.5
Garlic 2 cloves, minced	9	0.4	2	0	0.1
Green chili 1, sliced (optional)	18	0.8	4	0.2	1.5
Teff flour 2 cups	910	33.6	176	6.6	16
Water 2 ½ cups	0	0	0	0	0
Yeast 1 teaspoon	10	1.3	1.6	0.2	0.5
Salt A pinch	0	0	0	0	0
African bird's eye chili powder 2 tablespoons	32	1	5.6	1.4	2.8
Ground cardamom 1 teaspoon	18	0.6	4	0.4	1.6
Ground cloves 1 teaspoon	6	0.1	1.4	0.3	1.3
Salt 1 teaspoon	0	0	0	0	0

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Marinating the Beef

1
Combine ingredients
In a bowl, combine beef cubes with salt, oil, and mitmita.
2
Marinate
Cover and let marinate for at least 30 minutes.
3
Prep vegetables
Prepare other ingredients while the beef marinates.
Tip: Marinate the beef overnight for even more intense flavors.

Preparing the Injera Batter

1
Mix ingredients
In a large bowl, mix teff flour, water, and yeast until smooth.
2
Ferment
Cover with a cloth and let ferment for 1 to 2 days at room temperature.
3
Season batter
Stir in salt once fermented and ready to cook.
Tip: Ensure the injera batter is fermented properly to achieve the right texture.

How to Make Ethiopian Siga Tibs with Mitmita and Injera

Total time: 2 h · Yields 4 servings

1
Cook Siga Tibs
Heat oil in a skillet, sauté onions and garlic, then add marinated beef; stir-fry until browned.
2
Cook Injera
Pour batter onto a hot, non-stick skillet, cooking until bubbles form and the surface is dry.
3
Make Mitmita Seasoning
Mix all mitmita ingredients thoroughly and store in an airtight container.