Turmeric and Cumin Spiced Beef
This easy sheet-pan beef dinner takes just 15 minutes of hands-on time to throw together and makes an excellent weeknight meal. The beef is coated in a simple spice rub of turmeric, cumin, salt, and pepper and then seared for a few minutes per side before being finished off in the oven. While the beef roasts, the onions and green bell peppers are slowly caramelized in the same pan, creating a flavorful sauce that complements the beef perfectly.
The inspiration for this recipe came to me one night when I was trying to figure out what to make for dinner. I had some beef sirloin in the fridge, and I wanted to do something different with it. I started by thinking about the flavors that I like to pair with beef, and turmeric and cumin immediately came to mind. I love the warm, earthy flavors of these spices, and I knew they would be perfect with the beef. I also added some salt and pepper to the rub for balance. Once I had the spice rub figured out, I started to think about what to serve with the beef. I wanted something that would be easy to make and that would complement the flavors of the beef. I decided to roast some onions and green bell peppers in the same pan that I used to sear the beef. This way, the vegetables would get all of the flavorful bits from the beef, and they would also caramelize slightly, creating a delicious sauce. I finished the dish off with a simple drizzle of olive oil and a sprinkle of fresh parsley. The result was a flavorful, easy-to-make dinner that was perfect for a weeknight meal.
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Prep time: 15 | Cook time: 45 | Serves: 4
Ingredients
  • 1 pound beef sirloin steak
  • 1 tablespoon turmeric powder
  • 1 tablespoon cumin powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  2. In a small bowl, combine the turmeric, cumin, salt, and pepper.
  3. Rub the spice mixture all over the beef.
  4. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  5. Sear the beef for 3 minutes per side, or until browned.
  6. Transfer the beef to a baking dish.
  7. Add the onion and green bell pepper to the skillet and cook for 5 minutes, or until softened.
  8. Pour the onion and green bell pepper over the beef.
Why It Works
  • The spice rub of turmeric, cumin, salt, and pepper gives the beef a delicious flavor.
  • Searing the beef before roasting it helps to develop a nice crust and lock in the juices.
  • Roasting the beef in the oven ensures that it cooks evenly and becomes tender.
  • The onions and green bell peppers caramelize in the same pan that the beef was seared in, creating a flavorful sauce.
  • The drizzle of olive oil and sprinkle of fresh parsley add the finishing touch to this delicious dish.