Steak Fried Rice
This Steak Fried Rice recipe is a quick, flavorful one-pan meal combining tender steak, savory soy sauce, fresh veggies, and scrambled eggs. Ready in under 30 minutes, it delivers bold Asian-inspired flavors with minimal cleanup, perfect for a satisfying weeknight dinner or anytime meal.
- Author: Lina
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
- Diet: Gluten Free (with alternative sauces)
Steak
- 8 oz flank or sirloin steak, thinly sliced against the grain
Rice
- 3 cups cooked day-old rice
Vegetables
- 1/2 cup peas (fresh or frozen)
- 1/2 cup diced carrots
- 3 green onions, sliced
Eggs
Sauces & Oils
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce (or tamari/coconut aminos for gluten-free)
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
Aromatics & Seasonings
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Optional: chili flakes, for heat
- Prepare the Steak: Slice the steak thinly against the grain to ensure tenderness. Season lightly with salt and pepper and set aside while you prepare other ingredients.
- Cook the Eggs: Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Scramble the beaten eggs until just cooked. Remove from pan and set aside.
- Stir-Fry the Veggies: Add remaining tablespoon of vegetable oil to the pan. Sauté minced garlic and grated ginger until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add carrots and peas, stirring for 2-3 minutes until crisp-tender.
- Cook the Steak: Push the veggies to one side of the pan. Add steak slices to the hot pan and sear for 2-4 minutes, or until browned and cooked through.
- Combine Rice and Flavors: Add day-old cooked rice and scrambled eggs back to the pan. Pour in soy sauce and drizzle sesame oil. Stir well to combine and heat through evenly.
- Final Touches: Stir in sliced green onions. Adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, and optional chili flakes as desired. Remove from heat and serve immediately for best texture and flavor.
Notes
- Use day-old rice for firmer texture and less clumping.
- Cook on high heat to achieve good caramelization and faster cooking.
- Slice steak thinly for quick cooking and tenderness.
- Avoid overcrowding the pan; cook in batches if necessary to prevent steaming.
- Taste and season gradually to balance flavors perfectly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg
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