My family loves when I make our take out favorites at home including coconut shrimp curry, hearty teriyaki chicken bowls and this rendition of beef fried rice. Whenever we go to our local Chinese restaurant, we order a bowl of fried rice. It pairs perfectly with so many dishes, and when you add some protein it becomes a main course! This beef fried rice features tender steak and is a great way to use up leftovers. It’s so easy to make at home that you won’t even miss the takeout!
Fried rice ingredients
For this dish you will need steak, sugar, sesame oil, corn starch, soy sauce, vegetable oil, onions, carrots, peas, garlic, eggs, cooked rice, salt, pepper and green onions.
How do you make beef fried rice?
Start by making a simple marinade, then add cubes of steak to the marinade. While the steak is in the marinade, prepare the rest of the ingredients. When you’re ready to start cooking, brown the meat in a little oil in a large skillet or a wok if you have one. Remove the steak from the pan, then add the vegetables and eggs. After the veggies and eggs are ready, return the steak to the pan along with cooked white rice, toasted sesame oil and soy sauce. Cook until everything is coated in sauce. Next, add a sprinkling of sliced green onions, then serve and enjoy.
Tips for the perfect dish
It’s easiest to cut steak when it’s still partially frozen. I recommend using long grain white rice for this dish. You can use a regular white rice, or else try a fragrant variety such as jasmine rice or even basmati rice. Frozen peas work perfectly in this fried rice, I always keep a bag in the freezer to add to stir fries, soups and pasta. That being said, I don’t recommend using canned peas as they don’t have as nice of a color or texture. Fried rice will stay fresh in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 4 days, which makes it great for meal prep.
Beef fried rice flavor variations
This recipe is fabulous as-is, but you can add other ingredients you have on hand to make your own creation.
Protein: Swap out the steak for ground beef for a different flavor and texture. You can also use other types of meat such as pork, chicken or even shrimp. Low Carb: Watching your carbs? Feel free to use cauliflower rice instead of traditional rice, or do a mix of half and half. Veggies: You can add more veggies to the mix, some great options include corn, broccoli, snow peas, cabbage or mushrooms. Toppings: Finish off your rice with a drizzle of sriracha, toasted sesame seeds or even cooked crumbled bacon. You can also stir in a little oyster sauce for added flavor.
Skip the take out and make your own beef fried rice at home instead. You’ll be glad you did!
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