Cumin-Scented Stir-Fried Beef With Celery Recipe

Name: Cumin-Scented Stir-Fried Beef With Celery
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 ounce steak such as blade or flank (trim any fat and gristle); 2 1/2 teaspoon reduced-sodium soy sauce, divided; 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch, divided; 2 tablespoon Chinese rice wine or medium-dry Sherry; 2 teaspoon vegetable oil, divided; 1/2 teaspoon minced peeled ginger; 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic; 1/8 teaspoon cumin seeds; 1/8 teaspoon hot red-pepper flakes; 2 celery ribs, sliced diagonally 1/4 inch thick, leaves chopped and reserved separately; Equipment: a well-seasoned 12- to 14-inch flat-bottomed wok or a 12-inch heavy skillet

Servings: persons

6 ounce steak such as blade or flank (trim any fat and gristle)
2 1/2 teaspoon reduced-sodium soy sauce, divided
1/2 teaspoon cornstarch, divided
2 tablespoon Chinese rice wine or medium-dry Sherry
2 teaspoon vegetable oil, divided
1/2 teaspoon minced peeled ginger
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
1/8 teaspoon cumin seeds
1/8 teaspoon hot red-pepper flakes
2 celery ribs, sliced diagonally 1/4 inch thick, leaves chopped and reserved separately
Equipment: a well-seasoned 12- to 14-inch flat-bottomed wok or a 12-inch heavy skillet

1
Halve steak lengthwise if large. Slice across the grain about 1/8 inch thick.
2
Toss beef with 1/2 teaspoon soy sauce, 1/4 teaspoon cornstarch, and a pinch of salt.
3
Stir together rice wine, remaining 2 teaspoon soy sauce, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon cornstarch.
4
Heat wok over high heat until smoking, then pour 1 teaspoon oil down side and swirl to coat. Add beef in 1 layer and cook, turning occasionally, until browned, less than 1 minute. Transfer to a bowl.
5
Add remaining teaspoon oil to wok, then add ginger, garlic, cumin, and red-pepper flakes and stir-fry 15 seconds. Add celery and stir-fry 1 minute, then add beef and juices and stir-fry 15 seconds. Stir rice-wine mixture, then pour into wok and stir-fry until sauce is bubbling, about 30 seconds. Remove from heat and stir in celery leaves.

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 ounce steak such as blade or flank (trim any fat and gristle), 2 1/2 teaspoon reduced-sodium soy sauce, divided, 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch, divided, 2 tablespoon Chinese rice wine or medium-dry Sherry, and more.

Yes, Cumin-Scented Stir-Fried Beef With Celery 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.

Cumin-Scented Stir-Fried Beef With Celery

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