Description
Beef Fried Rice is a quick and satisfying Chinese-inspired main course made with tender strips of beef, fresh vegetables, eggs, and chilled long-grain rice tossed in a savory soy and oyster sauce blend. This easy recipe utilizes leftover rice to create a flavorful, hearty meal that’s ready in just 30 minutes, perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Beef
- 1 pound flank steak or sirloin, thinly sliced
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- Salt, as needed
Rice & Eggs
- 3 cups cooked and chilled long-grain rice
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
Vegetables & Aromatics
- 1 cup frozen peas and carrots
- 3 green onions, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
Sauces & Oils
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil or vegetable oil, divided
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
Instructions
- Prepare the beef: Pat the sliced beef dry with paper towels and season lightly with black pepper and salt to enhance flavor and promote browning during cooking.
- Cook the beef: Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat for a minute until shimmering. Add the beef and stir-fry for 2–3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned but not fully cooked through. Remove the beef from the skillet and set aside.
- Scramble the eggs: Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil to the skillet. Pour in the beaten eggs and gently scramble them, cooking just until softly set but not dry.
- Sauté vegetables and aromatics: Add peas, carrots, minced garlic, and grated ginger to the skillet with the eggs. Stir-fry together for 1–2 minutes to develop flavor and soften the vegetables.
- Add the rice: Incorporate the chilled rice into the skillet, breaking up any clumps with a spatula. Stir-fry the mixture for 3–4 minutes until the rice is heated through and slightly toasted, ensuring even cooking.
- Combine beef and sauces: Return the cooked beef to the skillet. Add low-sodium soy sauce, oyster sauce, and toasted sesame oil. Toss everything together to coat the ingredients evenly with the savory sauce.
- Finish and serve: Stir in the sliced green onions for freshness and remove from heat. Serve the beef fried rice immediately to enjoy the best texture and flavor.
Notes
- Use chilled, day-old rice for the best texture; freshly cooked rice can make the dish mushy.
- Slice the beef against the grain to ensure a tender bite.
- Feel free to add extra vegetables like mushrooms, bell peppers, corn, or broccoli for added nutrition and color.
- Store leftover fried rice in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheat thoroughly before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Chinese-Inspired
