Easy Beef Fried Rice
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons oil
divided
- 3 eggs
whisked
- 8 ounces flank steak
cubed
- 2 medium carrots
small dice
- 1 cup broccoli
cut into small florets
- 3 cloves garlic
minced
- 4 cups cooked and chilled rice)
(I either use white or brown rice
- 3 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- sesame seeds for garnish
if desired
Directions
- 1
Heat 1 tablespoon of oil into a large skillet. Add the eggs and scramble until fully cooked. Remove them from the pan and set aside.
- 2
Add the remaining tablespoon of oil to the pan. Add the steak and cook over high heat for 2-3 minutes, just until seared and caramelized on the outside. Remove from the pan and set aside.
- 3
Add carrots and broccoli to the pan and cook until tender, 3-4 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- 4
Add in the cold rice and sauté for 3-4 minutes. The rice should brown up a bit.
- 5
Add the eggs and the steak back to the pan and stir in soy sauce, oyster sauce and sesame oil. Cook for 1-2 minutes to heat through.
- 6
Serve immediately with sesame seeds for garnish, if desired.
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About this Recipe
Craving a satisfying, homemade meal that comes together faster than takeout? This Easy Beef Fried Rice delivers big on flavor and speed, perfect for a busy weeknight.
With tender flank steak, vibrant carrots, and crisp broccoli, this recipe is designed to be on your table in under 30 minutes. It's a fantastic way to transform simple pantry staples into a delicious, balanced dish the whole family will love, ensuring a comforting and flavorful experience without the fuss.
You can expect a wonderfully savory and slightly sweet fried rice, thanks to the harmonious blend of low sodium soy sauce and oyster sauce, further enhanced by aromatic sesame oil. The flank steak, precisely cubed for quick cooking, offers a rich, meaty bite. Meanwhile, the finely diced carrots and small broccoli florets contribute essential color, a pleasant crunch, and valuable nutrition. The dish features distinct, fluffy grains of cooked and chilled rice, crucial for preventing any mushiness, resulting in a truly satisfying texture in every spoonful. It's a hearty, flavorful one-pan meal that feels both comforting and fresh.
While flank steak is specified, you could experiment with other quick-cooking cuts of beef like sirloin or skirt steak. Feel free to adjust the balance of low sodium soy sauce and oyster sauce to your personal preference. You can also easily make this a vegetarian dish by omitting the beef and adding extra vegetables or a protein like tofu. The recipe specifically calls for cooked and chilled rice, and you have the flexibility to use either white or brown rice based on your dietary preference.
This Easy Beef Fried Rice is an ideal quick dinner for any day of the week. Garnish with sesame seeds, if desired, for an extra touch of flavor and visual appeal, and enjoy it as a complete meal.