Description
A delicious and easy-to-make recipe for Onion Beef Fried Rice, a flavorful Asian-inspired dish perfect for a quick stir-fry dinner. Made with tender beef, fragrant onions, and mixed vegetables, this dish is packed with savory flavors and satisfying textures.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 cups cooked day-old white rice
- 1 lb ground beef or thinly sliced steak
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup mixed vegetables (such as peas and carrots)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Sauce and Optional Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce (or to taste)
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil (optional)
- 2 large eggs (optional)
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onions (optional)
Instructions
- Heat oil: Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Cook onion: Add onion and cook until softened and lightly caramelized, about 4 minutes.
- Add garlic: Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Cook beef: Add ground beef or steak and cook until browned; season with salt, pepper, and soy sauce.
- Optional eggs: If using eggs, scramble them in the pan until just set.
- Add rice and vegetables: Add rice and mixed vegetables to the pan, stir-fry for 3-4 minutes.
- Season and finish: Pour soy sauce over the mixture, drizzle with sesame oil if desired, and garnish with green onions before serving.
Notes
- Day-old rice works best for this recipe as it maintains a better texture.
- For added flavor, consider including oyster sauce or hoisin sauce in addition to soy sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 585 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 760 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 62 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 135 mg
