Description
Beef Fried Rice is a quick and satisfying dish that brings the vibrant flavors of Asian cuisine right to your table. This recipe combines tender beef, colorful vegetables, and fragrant day-old rice, all stir-fried to perfection in just 20 minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, each bite offers a delightful blend of comfort and joy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked day-old rice
- 8 oz beef sirloin, thinly sliced
- 1 cup mixed vegetables (bell peppers, peas, carrots)
- 2 large eggs
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp cooking oil (divided)
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1 tsp sesame oil
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients by chopping vegetables and slicing beef against the grain.
- Heat 1 tbsp oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add beef and stir-fry for about 3 minutes until browned. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, scramble eggs until fully cooked; push to one side.
- Add mixed vegetables to the skillet and stir-fry for about 4 minutes until tender yet crisp.
- Return the beef to the skillet with rice and soy sauce. Toss everything together for another 5 minutes.
- Drizzle sesame oil over the dish before serving and garnish with green onions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (400g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
Keywords: Use day-old rice for best results as it fries better without clumping. Feel free to substitute beef with chicken or shrimp for variety. Add a splash of lime juice for an extra zesty flavor.