Description
Beef Fried Rice is a hearty and flavorful dish that brings together tender beef, vibrant vegetables, and aromatic seasonings in a quick and satisfying meal. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, this delightful recipe is easily customizable to suit your taste and the ingredients you have on hand. With its savory soy sauce and nutty sesame oil, each bite is reminiscent of comforting home-cooked meals that are both simple and delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb flank steak or sirloin, thinly sliced
- 3 cups day-old cooked rice
- 1 cup frozen peas and carrots
- 4 green onions, chopped
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil (for cooking)
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients: Slice beef against the grain into bite-sized pieces. Chop green onions and make sure your rice is cold.
- Cook the Beef: Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Stir-fry beef until browned (about 3-4 minutes). Remove from pan.
- Stir-Fry Veggies: In the same skillet, add more oil if necessary and sauté frozen peas, carrots, and minced garlic for about 2-3 minutes.
- Combine Everything: Add cold rice to the skillet, breaking apart clumps. Pour in soy sauce and sesame oil; mix well.
- Add Beef Back: Return beef to the skillet, stirring until heated through (1-2 minutes). Top with green onions.
- Serve It Up: Plate your Beef Fried Rice hot and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 610mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 70mg