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Cumin beef
Thinly slice and marinate beef under refrigeration, then stir-fry with cumin and peppers.
~45 minestimated time1servings5clear steps
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Follow the food, not just the clock.- 01
Slice beef and peppers
Thaw beef safely, pat dry and slice thinly across the grain. Wash, seed and shred green pepper, cut scallion and chop optional chilies. Lightly crush cumin in a mortar if desired.
Look forThe beef slices are evenly thin and peppers shredded.
Knife work ↗ - 02
Marinate under refrigeration
Coat beef with soy sauce, starch and marinade oil. Cover, refrigerate and set a 30 min reminder. Wash hands and equipment after raw meat.
Look forThe beef is evenly coated and marinating under refrigeration.
Marinating ↗ - 03
Separate beef in the pan
Lightly oil the pan, fry scallion over medium heat and add beef, separating slices. Work in batches if crowded to avoid stewing. Surface color change is only a cooking-progress cue.
Look forThe beef is separated and colored outside but still needs a center check.
Stir-frying & sautéing ↗ - 04
Add cumin and peppers and finish
Add cumin and optional chili, then green pepper and salt. Set a 1 min first check and keep tossing until peppers soften slightly and the thickest beef reaches 63°C. Use a thin-food thermometer and continue if needed.
Look forPeppers soften slightly, beef reaches 63°C and cumin coats the meat evenly.
Stir-frying & sautéing ↗ - 05
Rest off heat and serve
After checking doneness, turn off heat and plate. Set a 3 min rest reminder and eat after it is complete.
Look forBeef and pepper are evenly mixed and the meat has completed its safety rest.
Preparation ↗
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Adapted from HowToCook / 孜然牛肉 · HowToCook contributors / Anduin2017/HowToCook · Unlicense
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