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Main course · Chinese

Xinjiang-Style Beef and Onion Stir-Fry with Cumin

15 min Serves 4 ~279 kcal/serving ~£8.20 (£2.05/serving) Contains-nutsDairy-freeKid-friendly

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Ingredients

  • 400 g beef sirloin, thinly sliced
  • 2 onion, sliced
  • 1.5 tsp cumin seeds
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • 2 tbsp light soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp groundnut oil

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories
279 kcal
Protein
22.4 g
Carbohydrate
7.2 g
of which sugars
4.4 g
Fat
18.1 g
of which saturates
5.7 g
Fibre
1.3 g
Salt
1.41 g

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Method

  1. 1

    Heat the groundnut oil in a wok until very hot and stir-fry the beef for 2 minutes, until just browned, then lift out.

  2. 2

    Add the cumin seeds and garlic and fry for 30 seconds.

  3. 3

    Add the onion and stir-fry for 4 minutes, until softened and lightly browned at the edges.

  4. 4

    Return the beef to the wok with the light soy sauce.

  5. 5

    Toss everything together for 1 minute, until the beef is cooked through with no pink remaining.

  6. 6

    Serve immediately with steamed rice.

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