Description
This quick and flavorful beef fried rice is loaded with tender beef, caramelized onions, and fluffy rice, stir-fried in a savory soy-based sauce. A perfect way to use leftover rice, this dish is better than takeout and ready in just 25 minutes!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Beef:
- 1/2 lb (225g) flank steak or sirloin, thinly sliced
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1/2 tsp cornstarch
- 1/2 tsp sesame oil (optional)
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
For the Fried Rice:
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 large onion, thinly sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 3 cups cooked and cooled rice (preferably day-old)
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce (optional, for extra umami)
- 1 tsp rice vinegar
- 1/2 tsp sugar
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional, for spice)
- 2 green onions, chopped
- Sesame seeds (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
1. Marinate the Beef
- In a bowl, combine sliced beef, soy sauce, cornstarch, sesame oil, and black pepper.
- Let marinate while preparing the other ingredients.
2. Cook the Beef & Onions
- Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Add marinated beef and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until browned. Remove from the pan and set aside.
- In the same pan, add another 1 tbsp oil and stir-fry onions for 3-4 minutes, until softened and slightly caramelized.
3. Cook the Eggs & Rice
- Push the onions to one side and pour in the beaten eggs.
- Scramble the eggs, then mix them with the onions.
- Add the cold rice, breaking up any clumps with a spatula.
4. Season & Stir-Fry
- Return the beef to the pan.
- Stir in soy sauce, oyster sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, and red pepper flakes.
- Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes, making sure everything is well coated.
5. Serve & Enjoy
- Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.
- Serve hot with extra soy sauce or chili oil on the side!
Notes
- Use cold rice: Freshly cooked rice will be too sticky—day-old rice works best.
- Swap the protein: Use chicken, shrimp, or tofu instead of beef.
- Make it extra saucy: Add 1 tbsp hoisin sauce for sweetness.