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Chitwan Style Pan-Seared Beef Taas

Name: Chitwan Style Pan-Seared Beef Taas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Nepalese
Ingredients: 600 g Halal beef sirloin, cut into 2cm cubes; 3 tbsp Mustard oil; 1 tbsp Garlic paste; 1 tbsp Ginger paste; 1 tsp Ground timur pepper, Nepalese Sichuan pepper; 1 tsp Ground cumin; 0.5 tsp Turmeric powder; 2 tbsp Lemon juice

An iconic Nepalese pan-seared marinated beef dish seasoned with mustard oil, warm spices, and tongue-tingling timur pepper.

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 25 min
Total: 40 min

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Technique to learn

Dry Pan-Searing

Searing spice-marinated meat at high heat with minimal oil to create a caramelized exterior while locking in juices.

Instructions

Step 1: In a large bowl, combine the garlic paste, ginger paste, ground timur pepper, ground cumin, turmeric powder, lemon juice, and 1 tablespoon of mustard oil.
Step 2: Toss the cubed beef sirloin into the marinade until evenly coated, then cover and rest at room temperature for 15 minutes.

Step 3: Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of mustard oil in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat until it begins to shimmer lightly.

Step 4: Add the marinated beef cubes in a single layer without overcrowding the pan.

Step 5: Sear the beef for 6 to 8 minutes, turning occasionally, until a dark golden crust forms on all sides and the interior reaches 63 degrees Celsius.

Step 6: Remove the pan from heat and let the beef rest for 3 minutes before serving with puffed rice or fresh sliced cucumbers.

Cooking tips

Mustard oil provides the authentic sharp kick; smoke it briefly beforehand if you prefer a milder flavor.
Do not overcrowd the skillet during searing to ensure crisp caramelized edges rather than steaming.
Original home-cooking adaptation inspired by Nepalese; regional versions vary.
Use halal-certified meat, poultry, stock, sauces, cheese and other processed ingredients. Check labels and avoid cross-contamination. Recipe screening is not halal certification.

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