Savory Cumin Beef and Asparagus Rolls
If you’re searching for a dish that is ridiculously easy to make yet tastes like it came from a specialty restaurant, you’ve just found your new go-to recipe. These Cumin Beef and Asparagus Rolls are the perfect marriage of tender, savory beef and crisp, fresh asparagus, all brought together by the warm, smoky aroma of toasted cumin. This recipe is a fantastic appetizer for a party, a satisfying side dish, or even a light main course served over rice. The entire process is incredibly straightforward, relying on a simple pan-frying technique that creates a beautiful golden-brown crust on the beef while steaming the asparagus to crisp-tender perfection. From start to finish, you can have these delightful bites on the table in under an hour, making it an ideal choice for a busy weeknight. It’s a flavor-packed, low-effort dish that is guaranteed to impress. Before you start, let’s gather your ingredients. The beauty of this recipe lies in its simplicity, so you won’t need a long shopping list. Here is what you’ll need to serve 2-4 people as an appetizer: Thinly Sliced Beef: About 1/2 pound (225g). The key here is “thinly sliced.” Look for beef labeled for shabu-shabu or hot pot at an Asian market. It has a great fat-to-meat ratio that makes it juicy and flavorful. If you can’t find it, ask your butcher to thinly slice a well-marbled cut like ribeye or sirloin. In a pinch, very thin-cut beef bacon or pancetta can also work, though they will lend a saltier, smokier flavor. Asparagus: 1 standard bunch, about 1 pound (450g). Try to pick spears that are relatively thin and uniform in size for even cooking. Cooking Oil: 2 tablespoons. Peanut oil is traditional and has a high smoke point, but any neutral oil like canola, grapeseed, or…
