Description
Whipping up this Steak Fried Rice turns weeknight dinner into a quick, satisfying adventure that brings restaurant flavors straight to your kitchen. Tender strips of steak, crispy rice, and colorful veggies come together in one sizzling skillet for a meal that’ll have everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
Primary Protein and Grains:
- 1 lb flank or sirloin steak, thinly sliced
- 3 cups day-old cooked rice
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1 cup mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, bell peppers)
- 4 green onions, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1-inch piece ginger, minced
Seasonings and Liquids:
- 3 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 4 tablespoons soy sauce (low-sodium preferred)
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (for cooking)
Instructions
- Gather and prepare all ingredients by thinly slicing 1 lb of steak, chopping 1 cup mixed vegetables, mincing 2 cloves garlic, and beating 3 large eggs.
- Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet at medium-high heat (375°F). Cook sliced steak for 3-4 minutes until browned, then transfer to a separate plate.
- In the same skillet, sauté 2 cloves minced garlic and the minced ginger for 30 seconds until aromatic. Add 1 cup mixed vegetables and cook until they reach a tender-crisp texture.
- Create a small space in the skillet and pour in beaten eggs. Scramble completely, then blend with the vegetables.
- Add 3 cups day-old rice and 4 tbsp soy sauce to the skillet. Stir consistently for 2-3 minutes to distribute ingredients evenly.
- Return browned steak to the skillet. Sprinkle 4 chopped green onions over the mixture and drizzle with 2 tsp sesame oil. Toss everything together until well combined and heated through.
Notes
- Leftover cold rice works best because it’s drier and won’t become mushy during cooking, ensuring perfect fried rice texture.
- Select a cut like sirloin or flank steak that’s tender and slices easily for quick cooking and maximum flavor absorption.
- Make sure your skillet is very hot before adding ingredients to create that signature crispy exterior on the steak and prevent steaming.
- When adding rice, spread it across the pan and let it sit briefly to develop delicious golden-brown crispy edges before stirring.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Stir-Fried
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 510 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 155 mg