Description
Beef Fried Rice is a quick, flavorful, and comforting one-pan meal blending tender beef strips with fluffy rice, crisp vegetables, and savory sauces. Ready in under 30 minutes, it’s perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, offering a customizable, family-friendly dish bursting with umami and texture.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein
- 200g beef strips, thinly sliced
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
Rice
- 3 cups cooked long-grain white rice (preferably day-old)
Vegetables
- 1/2 cup peas
- 1/2 cup diced carrots
- 3 green onions, chopped
Aromatics & Sauces
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, minced
- 3 tbsp soy sauce (use tamari for gluten-free)
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1–2 tbsp vegetable oil (for cooking)
Instructions
- Prep Your Ingredients: Slice beef into thin strips, chop all vegetables, mince garlic and ginger, and lightly beat the eggs. Having all ingredients ready ensures a smooth cooking process.
- Cook the Beef: Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add beef strips and stir-fry until browned and just cooked through. Remove beef from pan and set aside to avoid overcooking.
- Scramble the Eggs: In the same pan, pour in beaten eggs and gently scramble until just set. Transfer eggs to a plate and keep warm.
- Sauté Aromatics and Veggies: Add more oil if needed, then stir in minced garlic and ginger, cooking until fragrant. Add peas, carrots, and green onions, stirring frequently to soften slightly while maintaining a crunchy texture.
- Stir-Fry the Rice: Add day-old rice to the pan, breaking apart any clumps. Stir continuously to heat evenly and allow rice edges to get slightly crispy.
- Combine Everything Together: Return cooked beef and scrambled eggs to the pan. Pour in soy sauce and drizzle sesame oil. Gently fold all ingredients to combine well. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
Notes
- Use day-old rice for best texture; freshly cooked rice is too moist and clumps.
- Stir-fry on high heat to prevent steaming and keep ingredients crisp.
- Have all ingredients prepped before starting to maintain cooking pace.
- Avoid overcrowding the pan; cook in batches if necessary for even browning.
- Customize sauces by mixing soy sauce with fish sauce or oyster sauce for deeper flavor.
- For gluten-free, substitute soy sauce with tamari.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg