Description
A savory, takeout-style beef fried rice made with tender beef, fluffy day-old jasmine rice, eggs, carrots, peas, green onions, garlic, soy sauce, and oyster sauce. It is quick, satisfying, and perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound beef sirloin or flank steak, thinly sliced into small bite-sized pieces
- 4 cups cooked jasmine rice, chilled and preferably day-old
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 2/3 cup carrots, finely diced
- 1/2 cup frozen green peas
- 4 green onions, thinly sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons neutral oil, such as canola or vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat until hot.
- In a small bowl, stir together the soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, black pepper, and salt. Keep the beaten eggs in a separate bowl.
- Add 1 tablespoon of neutral oil to the skillet. Add the sliced beef and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring often, until browned and just cooked through. Transfer the beef to a plate.
- Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil to the skillet. Pour in the eggs and scramble until just set.
- Add the carrots, peas, garlic, and half of the green onions. Stir-fry for 2 minutes until the vegetables are bright and slightly tender.
- Add the chilled rice and break up any clumps with a spatula.
- Pour the sauce mixture over the rice and toss well so the rice is evenly coated.
- Return the cooked beef to the skillet and stir-fry for 3 to 4 minutes, until the rice is hot and lightly toasted in places.
- Fold in the remaining green onions, taste, and adjust salt if needed.
- Serve hot.
Notes
- Day-old chilled rice gives the best texture and helps prevent mushy fried rice.
- Slice the beef thinly so it cooks quickly and stays tender.
- Do not overcrowd the skillet, or the ingredients may steam instead of fry.
- Add chili crisp or extra green onions at the end if you want more punch and freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 495
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 920mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 133mg
Keywords: beef fried rice, steak fried rice, easy fried rice, homemade takeout, weeknight dinner, jasmine rice recipe