Hunan Beef with Cumin
271kcal
Ingredients
- 0.75 pound beef sirloin
Marinade Sauce:
- 1 tbs Shaoxing wine (or use dry sherry)
- 1 teaspoon low-sodium soy sauce
- ¾ teaspoon dark soy sauce
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1½ teaspoon corn starch
For Stir Fry:
- ¾ cup diced green bell pepper
- ¾ cup diced red bell pepper
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- ½ tablespoon minced ginger
- 2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried red pepper chili flakes (use more according to your taste)
- 1 fresh Thai chili, red (stems and seeds discarded, finely chopped)
- 2 scallions (green part only, chopped)
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 4 tablespoon vegetable, canola or peanut oil (divided)
- salt/pepper to taste
Method
- Trim off any visible fat from the edges of the steak. Slice across the grain about ⅛ inch thick or thin bite slices.
Marinate the Beef:
- In a medium bowl, mix the beef with the marinade sauce. Set aside and let it sit while you are preparing the other ingredients.
Browned the Beef:
- Pre-heat the wok. Once it's hot add 3 tablespoons of oil. Cook the marinated beef undisturbed for about 30 seconds, turning and continuing to cook until the beef slices are browned but still have a bit of pink inside. This cooking process should take about 1 minute. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
Stir Fry:
- Add 1 tablespoon of oil into the wok. Add ginger and garlic, and cook just enough until fragrant.
- Add green bell pepper, red bell pepper, and red chili into the wok. Keep stirring for about 1 minute then add the browned beef, cumin and dried chili to the wok. Continue cooking until the beef is coated with aromatic spices and more fragrant. Adjust seasoning with salt/pepper or additional soy sauce according to your liking.
- Add scallions, and sesame oil, just toss to combine. Turn off the heat. Serve and enjoy.
Nutrition
Calories271kcalCarbohydrates6gProtein19gFat18gSaturated Fat2gCholesterol47mgSodium458mgPotassium439mgFiber1gSugar2gVitamin A1199IUVitamin C62mgCalcium37mgIron3mg
Notes
Shaoxing wine is available at Asian grocers or select Kroger/Ralph’s stores. I bought the cooking wine from my local Asian store for about $1.99-$3.99/ bottle.