Spicy Cumin Beef Stir-Fry
Hot, smoky, and perfectly charred beef with cumin and chili crisp in under 15 minutes. A TikTok-viral Xinjiang take that skips the lengthy technique.
- Total time
- 14 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 420
- Protein
- 38g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Slice the beef against the grain into 1/4-inch-thick strips. Toss with 1 tsp cumin, salt, and pepper.
Step 2
Heat a 12-inch skillet over medium-high until it's very hot, about 90 seconds. Working in batches, sear the beef 45 seconds per side without stirring — edges should look charred.
Step 3
Push beef to the side. Add minced garlic and remaining 1 tsp cumin to the pan; cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
Step 4
Toss beef with garlic and cumin. Add chili crisp and sliced scallion whites, stirring constantly for 45 seconds.
Step 5
Remove from heat. Drizzle sesame oil and scatter scallion greens over the top.
Step 6
Serve immediately over rice or with flatbread.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch skillet or wok
- cutting board
- chef's knife
- wooden spoon
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