Cumin Beef Pepper Steak and Brown Rice Recipe

Name: Cumin Beef Pepper Steak and Brown Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup brown rice or brown and wild rice blend; Chicken stock; 1 1/2 pounds flank steak; 1 tablespoon whole cumin seeds or 1 rounded tablespoon ground cumin; 1 tablespoon whole Sichuan peppercorns or 2 teaspoons ground Sichuan pepper; 2 tablespoons ginger and garlic stir-fry oil or peanut oil; 4 cloves garlic, chopped; 2 to 3 small dried whole red chiles or 1 tablespoon chile paste, such as sambal oelek; 2 green bell peppers or large green mild frying peppers, seeded and thinly sliced; One 2- to 3-inch stick cinnamon; One 1-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and ground; 1 portobello mushroom, cleaned and sliced; 1 onion, chopped; 1/2 cup dry sherry; 1 bunch scallions or spring onions, cut on the bias; 1/4 cup tamari or aged soy sauce; Handful cilantro leaves

Servings: persons

1 cup brown rice or brown and wild rice blend
Chicken stock
1 1/2 pounds flank steak
1 tablespoon whole cumin seeds or 1 rounded tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon whole Sichuan peppercorns or 2 teaspoons ground Sichuan pepper
2 tablespoons ginger and garlic stir-fry oil or peanut oil
4 cloves garlic, chopped
2 to 3 small dried whole red chiles or 1 tablespoon chile paste, such as sambal oelek
2 green bell peppers or large green mild frying peppers, seeded and thinly sliced
One 2- to 3-inch stick cinnamon
One 1-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and ground
1 portobello mushroom, cleaned and sliced
1 onion, chopped
1/2 cup dry sherry
1 bunch scallions or spring onions, cut on the bias
1/4 cup tamari or aged soy sauce
Handful cilantro leaves

1
Cook the rice using chicken stock according to the package directions.
2
Wait to heat the pan for the stir-fry until the rice is 10 minutes from being ready to eat.
3
Cut the meat lengthwise into 2 thin steaks, then wrap in plastic wrap and place in the freezer for 10 minutes to firm it up for thin slicing.
4
Toast the cumin and peppercorns in small skillet then grind in a spice mill.
5
Very thinly slice the meat on an angle, against the grain into bite-size pieces.
6
Heat a large skillet over high heat with the stir-fry oil.
7
When the oil ripples and smokes, add the meat and cook until browned.
8
Remove the meat and add the garlic, chiles, peppers, cinnamon, ginger, mushrooms, onions and toasted spices.
9
Stir-fry until tender-crisp, 2 to 3 minutes.
10
Add the sherry.
11
Add the scallions to the skillet with the beef, then toss with the soy sauce and cilantro.
12
Serve with rice.

707

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup brown rice or brown and wild rice blend, Chicken stock, 1 1/2 pounds flank steak, 1 tablespoon whole cumin seeds or 1 rounded tablespoon ground cumin, and more.

Yes, Cumin Beef Pepper Steak and Brown Rice falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Cumin Beef Pepper Steak and Brown Rice

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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