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
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Step 1
Toast cumin seeds in a dry skillet over medium-high heat, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute.
Step 2
Transfer cumin to a small bowl. Mix in soy sauce and rice vinegar; set aside.
Step 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.
Step 4
Add ginger and scallions to the skillet. Toss for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Step 5
Pour the cumin-soy mixture over the beef and toss to coat, about 30 seconds.
Step 6
Serve immediately over rice or as-is.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch skillet
- small bowl
- spoon
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