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Beef Fried Rice

This easy homemade Beef Fried Rice recipe includes tender strips of sirloin, vegetables, eggs, crisp rice, and a rich, full-flavored sauce.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Asian
Keyword: beef fried rice, fried rice, fried rice recipe
Servings: 6 (1 cup per serving)

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons dark soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoons oyster sauce
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil , divided
  • 2 large eggs , lightly beaten
  • 8 ounces beef sirloin , cut across the grain into long, thin strips
  • 1 cup frozen peas and carrots
  • 1 medium sweet onion , diced small
  • 2 scallions scallions , diced small
  • 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 3 cups day-old cooked, chilled white rice , any large clumps broken up

Instructions

  • In a small bowl whisk together the dark soy sauce, low-sodium soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sesame oil, set aside.
  • Warm 1 tablespoon of the vegetable oil in a wok, cast iron pan, or large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add egg, and cook until just scrambled, stirring occasionally. Remove egg, and transfer to a separate plate.
  • Add the remaining vegetable oil and add the beef; sear until charred and just done, about 3 minutes. With a slotted spoon, transfer to the plate with the eggs.
  • Add in the peas and carrots, onion, and scallions; sauté until vegetables are soft and onion is translucent, about 3 minutes. Add in the ginger and garlic; sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper.
  • Stir in the rice and cook for about 4 minutes total (alternating 1 minute of rest, 1 minute of tossing.)
  • Give the soy sauce mixture a quick stir to reincorporate and pour it into the rice; continue stirring for another minute.
  • Add the cooked beef and egg back in and toss to combine.
    (If the mixture still seems a little too wet, you can reduce heat to medium-low and continue to cook a few minutes longer to dry the rice a little, but watch it carefully, so it doesn't burn or brown too much.)
  • Taste and adjust seasonings, if necessary.
  • Serve immediately in bowls and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 259kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 83mg | Sodium: 564mg | Potassium: 319mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 2310IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 47mg | Iron: 2mg