
Quick Cumin Beef Stir-Fry
User Reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
4 people
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Calories
675 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Dinner
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Cuisine
Chinese

Quick Cumin Beef Stir-Fry
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Cumin beef is a quick Chinese stir-fry featuring tender, juicy beef with aromatic cumin and chilies. With this easy recipe, whip up a delicious beef dinner at home in under 20 minutes!
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Ingredients
For beef marinade
- 1 lb beef sirloin thinly sliced
- 1 tbsp shaoxing wine (Chinese rice wine)
- 1 tbsp light soy sauce
- 2 tsp dark soy sauce
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 2 tsp Potato Starch or cornstarch
For stir-fry
- 4 tbsp oil divided
- 1 tbsp finely minced fresh ginger
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 fresh red chili seeded and chopped
- 2 fresh green chili seeded and chopped
- 1 1/2 tsp cumin powder
- 1 tsp red chili flakes
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 2 stalks green onion chopped
- 4 tbsp chopped cilantro optional
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Instructions
- Combine thinly sliced beef sirloin, shaoxing wine, light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, baking soda, and potato starch in a bowl and toss well to coat. Let the beef marinade in the seasoning for 5 minutes.
- Heat 3 tbsp oil in a wok or skillet over high heat. Add the beef and stir fry until slightly browned and crisp on the outside. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
- Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil, add ginger, garlic and stir-fry few seconds until fragrant. Add chilies and keep stirring for about 1 minute.
- Add the browned beef, cumin, dried chili flakes and continue cooking until the beef is coated with the aromatics and fragrant.
- Lastly, add sesame oil, chopped green onion and cilantro (if using) and toss through. Serve hot with rice.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
675kcal
(34%)
Carbohydrates
25g
(8%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
61g
(94%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
18g
Monounsaturated Fat
38g
Trans Fat
1g
Sodium
2574mg
(107%)
Potassium
551mg
(16%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
9g
(18%)
Vitamin A
1596IU
(32%)
Vitamin C
143mg
(159%)
Calcium
70mg
(7%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 675 kcal
% Daily Value*
Calories | 675kcal | 34% |
Carbohydrates | 25g | 8% |
Protein | 7g | 14% |
Fat | 61g | 94% |
Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
Polyunsaturated Fat | 18g | 106% |
Monounsaturated Fat | 38g | 190% |
Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
Sodium | 2574mg | 107% |
Potassium | 551mg | 12% |
Fiber | 6g | 24% |
Sugar | 9g | 18% |
Vitamin A | 1596IU | 32% |
Vitamin C | 143mg | 159% |
Calcium | 70mg | 7% |
Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5.0
6 reviews
Excellent
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