Description
Beef Fried Rice is a quick, flavorful, and nutritious dish combining tender beef, fluffy rice, crisp vegetables, and umami-rich sauces. Perfect for busy weeknights, it offers a balanced meal full of texture, color, and comforting flavors that can be easily customized to suit your taste or dietary needs.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein
- 200g lean beef (thinly sliced or ground)
- 2 large eggs, beaten
Carbohydrates
- 3 cups cooked day-old rice
Vegetables
- 1/2 cup peas (fresh or frozen)
- 1/2 cup diced carrots
- 3 green onions, sliced
Aromatics & Oils
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
Seasonings
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Chop all vegetables into small, uniform pieces, slice the beef thinly, and beat the eggs in a bowl. Break up any clumps in the day-old rice to ensure even frying.
- Cook the Beef: Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the beef and stir-fry until browned and cooked through. Remove beef from the pan and set aside.
- Sauté Aromatics and Vegetables: Add another splash of vegetable oil to the same pan. Toss in minced garlic and ginger and stir quickly to release their flavors. Add diced carrots, peas, and green onions, cooking for 2-3 minutes until the vegetables soften but stay crisp.
- Scramble the Eggs: Push the vegetables to one side of the skillet and pour the beaten eggs into the empty space. Allow them to set slightly, then scramble gently until fully cooked. Mix eggs and vegetables together.
- Add Rice and Beef: Increase the heat and add the cold rice to the skillet, breaking up any remaining clumps. Return the cooked beef to the pan and stir well to combine all ingredients evenly.
- Season and Finish: Drizzle soy sauce and sesame oil evenly over the rice mixture. Stir continuously to coat every grain and ingredient. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until heated through and slightly crispy in spots. Adjust seasoning to taste before serving.
Notes
- Use day-old rice for best texture; freshly cooked rice tends to be too moist.
- Prep all ingredients before cooking to ensure a smooth and fast process.
- Cook on high heat to achieve the signature smoky wok hei flavor.
- Avoid overcrowding the pan; cook in batches if necessary to prevent steaming.
- Adjust soy sauce amount based on your brand’s saltiness and personal taste.
- 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: 650 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg