Description
A quick and flavorful Onion Beef Fried Rice recipe featuring thinly sliced beef sirloin, sweet onions, garlic, and scrambled eggs. This savory fried rice is enhanced with low-sodium soy sauce and fresh green onions, making a perfect weekday meal ready in just 25 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Rice & Protein
- 3 cups cooked day-old rice
- 1 lb beef sirloin, thinly sliced
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
Vegetables & Aromatics
- 1 large sweet onion, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 green onions, chopped
Other
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- Freshly cracked black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare Your Ingredients: Gather all ingredients on a clean surface. Slice the onions and green onions; cut the beef into thin strips to ensure quick and even cooking.
- Heat Up Your Pan: In a large wok or frying pan, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it shimmers, signaling it is hot enough to cook the ingredients properly without sticking.
- Sauté Onions and Garlic: Add sliced sweet onions to the pan and cook until they become translucent and fragrant. Then stir in the minced garlic, cooking for about 30 seconds to release its aroma without burning it.
- Cook the Beef: Push the onions and garlic mixture to one side of the pan. Add the beef strips to the cleared area and cook, stirring occasionally, until the beef is browned on all sides, about 3-4 minutes, ensuring it remains tender.
- Add Rice and Soy Sauce: Add the day-old cooked rice to the pan, breaking up any clumps with a spatula for even cooking. Pour the low-sodium soy sauce evenly over the rice and beef mixture, then stir everything together thoroughly to combine the flavors.
- Add Eggs & Final Touches: Create a small well in the center of the pan’s contents and pour in the beaten eggs. Gently scramble the eggs until mostly cooked, then fold them into the rice mixture. Finally, add chopped green onions and freshly cracked black pepper to taste, mixing everything well before serving.
Notes
- Using day-old rice helps prevent the fried rice from becoming mushy.
- Low-sodium soy sauce reduces salt content without sacrificing flavor.
- You can substitute beef sirloin with chicken or tofu for variation.
- Adjust the amount of black pepper according to your spice preference.
- For extra flavor, add a splash of sesame oil after cooking.
