Better-Than-Takeout Beef Fried Rice
Savory homemade beef fried rice with tender beef, fluffy rice, and bold takeout-style flavors in under 30 minutes.
Equipment
- Large skillet or wok
- Mixing bowls
- Wooden spoon
- Knife and cutting board
Ingredients
Beef Fried Rice
- 3 cups cooked jasmine rice day-old and cold
- 10 oz flank steak or sirloin thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp soy sauce divided
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil divided
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tsp fresh ginger minced
- 2 eggs beaten
- 1 cup frozen peas and carrots
- 3 scallions sliced
- 0.5 tsp white pepper or black pepper
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix beef with soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, and cornstarch. Let marinate 10 minutes.
- Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a skillet or wok. Scramble eggs until just set. Remove and set aside.
- Add remaining oil and cook beef until browned. Remove and set aside.
- Add garlic and ginger to the pan. Stir until fragrant.
- Add peas and carrots. Cook 2 minutes.
- Add rice and stir-fry 3–4 minutes.
- Return beef and eggs to the pan. Add remaining soy sauce and pepper. Toss well.
- Stir in scallions and serve hot.
Notes
Use cold, day-old rice for best texture. Slice beef thinly against the grain for tenderness.