Description
This savory onion beef fried rice combines tender beef, caramelized onions, garlic, and day-old jasmine rice stir-fried in a rich umami sauce for a quick, hearty, and flavorful meal.
Ingredients
2 cups cooked jasmine rice (preferably cold, day-old)
8 oz flank steak or sirloin, thinly sliced
1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon oyster sauce
1 teaspoon sesame oil
2 tablespoons vegetable oil (divided)
2 eggs, lightly beaten
2 green onions, chopped
Salt and black pepper to taste
Optional: chili flakes or sriracha for heat
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Add the thinly sliced beef and cook for 3–4 minutes until browned and just cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil to the skillet and sauté the sliced onions for 4–5 minutes until they soften and begin to caramelize.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Push the onions to one side of the pan, pour in the beaten eggs, and scramble until just set. Mix with the onions.
- Add the cooked rice, breaking up any clumps, and stir-fry for 2–3 minutes to heat through.
- Return the cooked beef to the pan and add soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sesame oil. Stir-fry for another 2 minutes to combine.
- Season with salt, pepper, and chili flakes or sriracha if desired. Stir in chopped green onions just before serving.
Notes
Use day-old, cold rice to prevent mushy texture.
Swap beef with chicken, shrimp, or tofu for variation.
Add extra veggies like bell peppers, peas, or carrots for more nutrition.
Use a skillet to reheat for best texture.
Make it gluten-free by using gluten-free soy and oyster sauces.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
