Description
This Beef Fried Rice is a quick, easy, and flavorful meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights. With tender strips of sirloin steak, scrambled eggs, veggies, and perfectly seasoned rice, it works as a satisfying main dish or a hearty side.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons dark soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided (used in stages)
- 8 ounces sirloin steak, cut into 1/4-inch strips
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 1 cup frozen peas and carrots
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 3 cups cooked and cooled rice
- Thinly sliced green onions, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together dark soy sauce, regular soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sesame oil. Set aside.
- Heat 1/4 of the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add beef and sear until charred and just cooked through, 3–5 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- Add another 1/4 of the vegetable oil to the skillet. Sauté the onions until soft and lightly browned, about 2 minutes. Add peas and carrots and cook until slightly softened, about 3 minutes. Remove and add to the plate with the beef.
- Add another 1/4 of the vegetable oil to the skillet. Pour in the beaten eggs and scramble until cooked, about 1 minute. Add to the plate with beef and vegetables.
- Add the remaining oil to the pan. Add rice and let it sit undisturbed for 2 minutes to develop a light char, then stir.
- Return beef, vegetables, and eggs to the pan. Stir to combine.
- Pour in the prepared sauce and stir well to coat everything evenly. Cook for another 3 minutes until heated through and well blended.
- Serve immediately, garnished with sliced green onions if desired.
Notes
- Swap sirloin with ground beef, chicken, shrimp, or keep it vegetarian.
- Use leftover or day-old rice for best texture and to prevent clumping.
- Oyster sauce is optional but adds rich umami flavor.
- Dark soy sauce gives a deeper color and flavor but can be replaced with regular soy sauce.
- This dish can be frozen and reheated for meal prep.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 244
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 814mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
