Description
This easy Steak Fried Rice recipe combines tender strips of seared flank or sirloin steak with fluffy day-old rice, fresh vegetables, and savory soy sauce for a quick, flavorful one-pan meal. Perfect for busy weeknights, it delivers a delicious balance of rich meat, aromatic garlic and ginger, and vibrant veggies, making for a comforting and satisfying homemade dinner that comes together in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat
- 8 oz flank or sirloin steak, thinly sliced
Rice
- 3 cups cooked day-old rice
Sauces and Oils
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 2 tbsp vegetable or canola oil for cooking
Vegetables
- 1/2 cup diced bell peppers
- 1/2 cup peas
- 1/2 cup diced carrots
- 2 green onions, chopped
Aromatics and Others
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, minced
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Steak: Season thinly sliced steak with salt and pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a hot skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the steak slices until browned but still juicy, about 2-3 minutes per side. Remove steak from skillet and set aside.
- Cook the Aromatics: In the same skillet, add minced garlic and ginger. Sauté while stirring until fragrant, about 30 seconds, infusing the oil with their flavors.
- Add Vegetables: Add diced bell peppers, carrots, and peas to the skillet. Stir-fry the vegetables until tender-crisp, approximately 3-4 minutes, maintaining their vibrant color and texture.
- Scramble the Eggs: Push the cooked vegetables to one side of the skillet. Pour beaten eggs into the empty space and gently scramble until mostly cooked but still moist.
- Combine Rice and Sauce: Add the chilled day-old cooked rice to the skillet. Break apart any clumps using a spatula. Drizzle soy sauce and sesame oil evenly over the mixture. Stir everything together to blend the flavors and warm the rice through.
- Return Steak to Pan and Toss: Return the seared steak to the skillet. Stir gently to incorporate the meat evenly throughout the fried rice. Cook together for another 1-2 minutes to meld flavors and heat through.
- Finish with Green Onions: Sprinkle chopped green onions on top as a fresh garnish. Give the rice a final gentle toss, then remove from heat and serve immediately.
Notes
- Use day-old rice to avoid soggy or sticky fried rice; fresh rice should be cooled and dried before cooking.
- Cook over medium-high to high heat to achieve a good sear and smoky aroma.
- Prepare all ingredients before cooking since the process is fast.
- Thinly slice steak against the grain for tender results and quick cooking.
- Do not overcrowd the skillet; cook in batches if necessary for better browning.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
Keywords: Steak Fried Rice, easy fried rice, quick weeknight dinner, one-pan meal, Asian fusion, savory steak recipe, meal prep fried rice
