Description
Onion Beef Fried Rice is a savory, hearty dish that combines tender beef with flavorful onions and perfectly cooked rice. This one-pan meal is packed with umami and makes a great weeknight dinner or meal prep option. With a hint of soy sauce, garlic, and eggs, it’s a delicious way to turn leftover rice into something exciting!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1/2 lb beef sirloin or flank steak, thinly sliced against the grain
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 2 cups cooked rice (preferably day-old rice for better texture)
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce (low sodium preferred)
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the sliced beef and cook for 3–4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned and cooked through. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the remaining tablespoon of oil. Add the sliced onion and cook for 3–4 minutes until softened and slightly caramelized.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds, stirring frequently, until fragrant.
- Push the onion and garlic to the side of the skillet and pour the beaten eggs into the empty space. Scramble the eggs and cook until just set, about 2 minutes.
- Add the cooked rice to the skillet, breaking up any clumps. Stir everything together to combine.
- Return the cooked beef to the skillet and stir in the soy sauce, oyster sauce (if using), sesame oil, and black pepper. Continue to cook for 2–3 minutes, allowing the flavors to combine and the rice to heat through.
- Once everything is well mixed and heated, taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary, adding more soy sauce or pepper as desired.
- Garnish with sliced green onions before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add a pinch of red pepper flakes or a dash of sriracha to the rice.
- Feel free to swap the beef with chicken, shrimp, or tofu for a different protein.
- Day-old rice works best for fried rice as it has a firmer texture and doesn’t get mushy when fried.
- You can add other vegetables like peas, carrots, or bell peppers for more color and nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stir-fry
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 120mg