Description
Beef Fried Rice is a delicious and versatile dish that brings together tender beef, vibrant vegetables, and fluffy rice in one satisfying meal. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, this quick recipe takes just 25 minutes from start to finish. With its savory soy-based sauce, you can easily customize the ingredients to suit your taste, making it a favored choice for everyone at the table. Plus, it’s a great way to use up day-old rice, enhancing both texture and flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb thinly sliced beef (flank steak, sirloin, or skirt steak)
- 4 cups cooked cold rice (preferably day-old)
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 small onion (diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, bell peppers, or corn)
- 2 large eggs (lightly beaten)
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce (optional)
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped green onions (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the seasoned beef for 2-3 minutes on each side until browned. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add remaining oil and sauté diced onion for 2-3 minutes. Add garlic and mixed vegetables; cook until tender.
- Push veggies aside and scramble beaten eggs in the skillet for 1-2 minutes before mixing with vegetables.
- Add cold rice and break up clumps while stirring everything together.
- Pour in soy sauce and optional oyster sauce; stir-fry for about 3-4 minutes until heated through.
- Return beef to the skillet and stir for another minute until combined.
- Adjust seasoning if needed and garnish with chopped green onions before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 160mg
Keywords: Make sure to use day-old rice for the best texture. Feel free to customize with your favorite proteins or vegetables. Serve with sides like cucumber salad or miso soup for a complete meal.