Steak Fried Rice
This quick and delicious Steak Fried Rice recipe combines tender, juicy steak with fluffy rice, crisp vegetables, and savory Asian-inspired flavors. Ready in just 30 minutes, it's a satisfying, protein-packed dinner perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 409kcal
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 knob, peeled.
- 2 cloves garlic finely chopped
- 2 eggs lightly beaten
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- ½ cup peas frozen and thawed
- 2 green onions sliced for garnish
Instructions
- Prep the ingredients: dice the onion and carrot, chop the garlic, grate the ginger, and slice the green onions. For raw steak, cut it into bite-sized pieces. If using leftover steak, thinly slice it and set it aside for later.
- Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat and add cooking oil. Once it shimmers, add the raw steak. Sear for about 2–3 minutes until browned and cooked through. Remove and set aside. For leftover steak, add it later in the process.
- Add butter and sesame oil to the pan. Once melted, toss in the onion, carrot, ginger, and garlic. Cook for 3–4 minutes until softened and fragrant.
- Add the cold rice, breaking up any clumps with a spatula. Let it sit in the pan for a minute or two without stirring so it can crisp up a bit.
- Push the rice to one side of the pan. Pour the beaten eggs into the empty side and let them cook for about a minute before scrambling and mixing them into the rice.
- Add the peas and soy sauce. Stir to combine everything. If using leftover steak, add it now. Let the mixture heat through, then remove from the heat.
- Garnish with green onions. For an extra touch, drizzle with chili oil or sriracha if you like some heat.
Notes
Chef Jenn's Tips
- Use cold rice for the best texture. Fresh rice steams and makes the dish soggy.
- You don’t need a wok! A large skillet will do the job just fine.
- If your steak is already cooked, add it at the end to prevent overcooking.
- To get the crispy texture, let the rice sit in the pan without stirring too much. The crispy bits are the best part!
- Taste before adding more soy sauce, especially if using leftover steak, which might already be seasoned.
Nutrition
Serving: 1.5cups | Calories: 409kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 124mg | Sodium: 601mg | Potassium: 398mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 3087IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 53mg | Iron: 2mg