Description
Slicing savory onions and tender beef creates magic in this classic Onion Beef Fried Rice that will make your dinner table come alive with flavor. Perfectly seasoned rice mixed with caramelized onions and juicy beef pieces delivers a satisfying meal your family craves.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 1 pound ground beef
Starches:
- 3 cups cooked rice
Vegetables and Seasonings:
- 1 medium onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 cup mixed vegetables
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- Vegetable oil
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat at 375°F. Crumble 1 pound ground beef into the pan, breaking it down completely while cooking for 6-8 minutes until browned.
- Mix in 1 medium chopped onion and cook for 2-3 minutes until translucent. Add 2 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 30 seconds, releasing their aromatic essence.
- Introduce 1 cup mixed vegetables to the skillet. Stir and cook for 2-3 minutes, ensuring they warm through without losing their vibrant color and crisp texture.
- Fold 3 cups cold, day-old rice into the meat mixture. Gently separate any rice clusters, distributing ingredients evenly across the pan.
- Drizzle 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon oyster sauce, and 1 teaspoon sesame oil over the rice. Toss ingredients together for 3-5 minutes, allowing the grains to absorb flavors and develop golden crispy edges.
- Sprinkle salt and black pepper to taste. Give the fried rice a final vigorous stir to blend seasonings thoroughly before serving immediately.
Notes
- Choose day-old cold rice for the best texture, as freshly cooked rice can become mushy and clump together during stir-frying.
- Drain excess beef fat to keep the dish from becoming greasy and ensure the flavors remain clean and sharp.
- Use a wide skillet or wok to give ingredients enough space to brown and develop delicious caramelized edges while stir-frying.
- For a gluten-free version, swap traditional soy sauce with tamari and check that your oyster sauce is gluten-free.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-14 minutes
- Category: Stir-Fried
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 510 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg