Cumin Beef Stir-Fry with Noodles
A quick and flavorful stir-fry with tender beef, crisp vegetables, and chewy noodles, all coated in a savory cumin sauce. Ready in about 20 minutes, perfect for a busy weeknight.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 520
- Protein
- 32g
Ingredients
- ½ lb beef sirloin, thinly sliced
- 8 oz cooked noodles (lo mein or spaghetti)
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 medium carrot, julienned
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 2 tsp ground cumin
Instructions
- 1
Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat. Add the 0.5 lb beef slices in a single layer and sear until browned on one side, about 2 minutes, then stir-fry for another 2 minutes until just cooked through. Remove beef to a plate.
- 2
In the same skillet, add 1 sliced onion and 1 julienned carrot. Stir-fry over medium-high heat until the onion is translucent and the carrot is slightly tender, about 3 minutes.
- 3
Add the 2 cups broccoli florets and 2 tbsp water. Cover and steam for 2 minutes until the broccoli is bright green and crisp-tender.
- 4
Return the beef to the skillet. Add the 8 oz cooked noodles and 2 tsp ground cumin. Toss everything together over high heat for 2 minutes until the noodles are heated through and the cumin is fragrant. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot.
Tools you’ll need
- Large skillet or wok
- Cutting board
- Chef's knife
- Measuring spoons
- Wooden spoon or spatula
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