Chinese Beef Fried Rice Recipe
Two of my most popular recipes on my site are my easy, better-than-takeout fried rice recipes for Chicken Fried Rice and Shrimp Fried Rice. They have been made and loved by thousands of readers over the years! Little did I know when I made them how popular they would become. Since then, I’ve made everything from Sheet Pan Fried Rice to Cauliflower Fried Rice. However, I’ve never made fried rice with beef until now! What was I waiting for? This homemade beef fried rice is better than takeout thanks to a generous quantity of juicy strips of sirloin steak that are perfectly seared.You won’t have to hunt and peck wondering “where’s the beef?” in this fast and easy fried rice recipe. Along with the beef, there are pieces of carrots, peas, onions, and scrambled eggs speckled throughout the rice. I love these little bits that feel like treasures on my fork. This homemade faster-than-takeout beef fried rice is seasoned and perfumed with two types of soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sesame oil. They all serve a purpose and I explain below what to do or to use if you don’t keep them all on hand. The bottom line is that your family is going to love this authentic tasting beef fried rice. And the chef is going to love that this is a one-skillet meal that’s ready in 20 minutes!
Ingredients in Beef Fried Rice
To make better-than-takeout steak fried rice, you’ll need the following fridge and pantry ingredients including:
Dark soy sauce Soy sauce or reduced sodium soy sauce Oyster sauce, optional but recommended Canola or vegetable oil Toasted sesame oil Sirloin or flank steak White onion Frozen peas and carrots Eggs Cooked rice Scallions, optional for garnishing
How to Make Beef Fried Rice
For steak fried rice that’s ready faster than you can call for takeout, follow this easy recipe with straightforward steps: Step 1: Combine the soy sauces and oyster sauce and set aside. Step 2: Add the oils, sear the beef and cook it until just done, then remove it and set aside on a plate. Step 3: Add the onion and saute momentarily before adding the peas and carrots. Then transfer to the plate with the beef. Step 4: Add the eggs. scramble them, and add to the plate with the other cooked food. Step 5: Add the rice, let it sit in the pan briefly to char a bit, then add in all the other cooked food. Step 6: Drizzle the soy and oyster sauce mixture over everything. Step 7: Stir, cook for another few minutes, and optionally serve with scallions.
Fried Rice Recipe Variations to Try
Rice: I am all about using what I have on hand. If that means a mixture of one packet of microwaved rice as well as some leftover rice I have in the fridge, great, and in it all goes. Veggies: If I have extra sugar snap peas, some grilled corn, or some leftover roasted broccoli taking up space in my fridge, I toss them all in my beef fried rice. Although not traditional per se, this is practical. And boy, do I ever love a good fridge clean-out recipe! Protein: I love making fried rice with steak, but it can also be made with chicken, shrimp, shrimp + pineapple, salmon, or another protein of choice!
Tips for Making Easy Fried Rice with Beef
You’ll notice in this recipe for fried rice with beef strips that there are a lot of things in and out of your skillet: It all goes really fast, but if at any time you think it needs more oil, or soy or oyster sauce, add it and don’t be shy about it. Make sure when you’re serving the fried rice that you add an additional drizzle of soy sauce if you think it needs it.
What to Serve with Beef Fried Rice
Make it an Asian-inspired feast by serving the easy steak fried rice with one or more of the following:
Thai Curry Noodles Fresh Spring Rolls Mango Teriyaki Salad (omit the chicken) Curry Cauliflower Salad Asian Mushroom Soup Sweet and Sour Noodles Steamed or roasted vegetables
More Easy Fried Rice Recipes:
Easy Better-Than-Takeout Chicken Fried Rice — One-skillet, ready in 20 minutes, and you’ll never want takeout again after tasting how good homemade is!! Way more flavor, not greasy, and loads of juicy chicken!! Tried this recipe? Leave a review! Consider leaving a 5 star rating if you’ve made and loved one of my recipes! Shrimp Fried Rice — There’s garlic, ginger, green onions, sesame oil, and soy sauce for layers of flavor while peas, carrots, corn, and bits of egg add texture! 15-Minute Sheet Pan Chicken Fried Rice – Easy HEALTHIER “fried rice” that’s actually baked and not fried!! Full of authentic flavor and ready faster than you can call for takeout!! Pineapple Fried Rice – A Hawaiian-inspired shrimp fried rice recipe that’s EASY, ready in minutes, and has so much authentic flavor!! A family favorite that’s better-than-takeout!! Skinny Chicken and Cauliflower Rice Stir-Fry — Even people who don’t like cauliflower will be amazed at how authentic and DELICIOUS this SKINNY version of chicken fried rice tastes!
