Cumin Beef Stir-Fry
Tender seared beef tossed with toasted cumin, soy, and vinegar in a single skillet. Northeast Chinese comfort food that tastes like takeout but takes 20 minutes.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 340
- Protein
- 38g
Ingredients
- ¾ lb beef sirloin or flank, thinly sliced
- 1.5 tbsp cumin seeds
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 3 stalks scallions, cut into 2-inch pieces
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
- 2 tbsp neutral oil
Instructions
- 1
Toast cumin seeds in a dry skillet over medium-high heat, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- 2
Transfer cumin to a small bowl. Mix in soy sauce and rice vinegar; set aside.
- 3
Add oil to the same skillet over high heat until it shimmers. Working in batches, sear beef 60 seconds per side without stirring — edges should look caramelized.
- 4
Add ginger and scallions to the skillet. Toss for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- 5
Pour the cumin-soy mixture over the beef and toss to coat, about 30 seconds.
- 6
Serve immediately over rice or as-is.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch skillet
- small bowl
- spoon
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