Cumin Beef Stir Fry

5 / 5 (4 reviews)

You'll love this homemade Cumin Beef that's loaded with flavor and so easy to make. Thinly-sliced, tender steak stir fried with onion, garlic, chilies, scallions, and more with umami-packed flavor and cumin-scented abundance. This dish is perfect to serve alongside rice and/or veggies for a decadent, better than take-out meal!

By: Quin Liburd (via Butterbeready)
Original Publish: Mar 23, 2023
Last Updated: Mar 4, 2026
Prep: 30 mins
Cook: 20 mins
Yields: 4
Finished Cumin Beef Stir Fry

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Instructions

  1. . Place the steak onto a cutting board, using a sharp knife, slice the steak across the grain into thin, bite-sized strips that are about 3-4 inches long. Place the steak into a large bowl (or inside a large plastic baggie). Add the shaoxing wine (or dry sherry/rice wine), ground cumin, salt/pepper- to taste, and cornstarch. Toss all ingredients well to fully combine. Then set the steak aside to marinate for at least 30 minutes.

  2. . In a wok or large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of oil over medium-high heat. Once the oil is shimmering, working in batches, add the beef- don’t overcrowd pan. Cook the beef, searing well until the beef is golden brown and slightly crispy, about 2-3 minutes on each side. Then use a slotted utensil to transfer the cooked beef to a clean plate and set aside. Repeat the process until all beef is seared, adding more oil in between batches if your pan is dry.

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Chef's Notes




Gluten-free needs? Other alternative options for gluten-free needs include potato, arrowroot and tapioca starch- or any gluten-free baking flour as a 1:1 ratio.
Please read the blog post in its entirety for more tips + tricks.

Gluten-free needs? Other alternative options for gluten-free needs include potato, arrowroot and tapioca starch- or any gluten-free baking flour as a 1:1 ratio.
Please read the blog post in its entirety for more tips + tricks.

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Unique ★ 5.0/5

Soooooo flavorful! It hits all the spots you'd want in takeout and is surprisingly easy! Well balanced and so delicious

Crystal ★ 5.0/5

I make this a least once a month. Delicious!!! No matter how much I make; it's always gone in one night. Happy I stumbled upon it and tried it out.

Crystal ★ 5.0/5

This is very delicious! 10 out of 10!!! My fiance said it was the best beef he's ever had. I will add it to my rotation.

Alba DiGirolamo ★ 5.0/5

This stir fry was absolutely delicious!!! Loved that it was a delicious meal that could be whipped up easily. Healthy and delicious. Definitely will be making this again and again. 

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