Steak Fried Rice
Use up leftover steak in the most delicious way with this easy Steak Fried Rice! Stir-fried rice, crisp vegetables, and juicy beef make this dish perfect for meal prep, quick dinners, or next-day lunches.
Ingredients
- 3 cups cooked rice chilled
- 1 tablespoon cooking oil
- ½ pound steak sliced
- 1 tablespoon butter salted
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- ½ cup onion diced
- ½ cup carrot diced
- 1- inch ginger peeled and grated or finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic finely chopped
- 2 eggs lightly beaten
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- ½ cup peas thawed
- 2 chopped green onions
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients: dice onion and carrot, finely chop garlic, peel and grate ginger, and slice green onions. If using raw steak, cut into bite-sized pieces; if cooked, slice thinly and reserve.
- Warm a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add cooking oil, and once hot, add raw steak. Cook until browned and just cooked through (about 2–3 minutes), then remove to a plate. If steak is already cooked, wait to add later.
- Add butter and sesame oil to the skillet. Once melted, sauté onion, carrot, ginger, and garlic for about 3–4 minutes until tender and aromatic.
- Add chilled rice, breaking up any clumps. Spread it evenly and let it sit undisturbed for a minute or two to crisp up slightly.
- Move rice aside in the pan, pour beaten eggs into the cleared space, and let them set briefly before scrambling and mixing into the rice.
- Stir in peas and soy sauce. If using leftover steak, add it now. Heat everything thoroughly, then remove from heat.
- Garnish with sliced green onions and, optionally, drizzle with chili oil or sriracha sauce for added spice.
Notes
Chef Jenn’s Tips
- Chilled leftover rice is best—freshly cooked rice tends to steam and become mushy.
- No wok? No problem. A large skillet works equally well.
- Add precooked steak at the end to avoid drying it out.
- Use high heat and minimal stirring to achieve crispy restaurant-style fried rice.
- Taste test before adding extra soy sauce, as cooked steak might already be seasoned.
Nutrition
Serving: 1.5cupsCalories: 282kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 14gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 83mgSodium: 406mgPotassium: 346mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 2350IUVitamin C: 13mgCalcium: 56mgIron: 2mg
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