Description
A quick and flavorful Onion Beef Fried Rice recipe featuring tender beef sirloin, sweet onions, and scrambled eggs, all stir-fried with day-old rice and seasoned with low-sodium soy sauce. Perfect for a satisfying weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 3 cups cooked day-old rice
- 1 lb beef sirloin, thinly sliced
- 1 large sweet onion, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 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 even and quick cooking.
- Heat Up Your Pan: In a large wok or frying pan, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat until shimmering to create the perfect cooking environment for stir-frying.
- Sauté Onions and Garlic: Add sliced onions and cook until translucent, allowing their sweetness to develop. Stir in minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant to add depth of flavor.
- Cook the Beef: Push onions to one side of the pan and add beef strips. Cook until browned on all sides, about 3-4 minutes, ensuring the beef is tender and flavorful.
- Add Rice and Soy Sauce: Incorporate the cooked day-old rice into the pan, breaking up any clumps with a spatula. Pour soy sauce evenly over the mixture and toss well to coat and season all ingredients.
- Add Eggs & Final Touches: Create a well in the center of the pan and pour in the beaten eggs. Scramble gently until just cooked, then fold the eggs into the rice mixture along with chopped green onions and freshly cracked black pepper to finish the dish.
Notes
- Use day-old rice for best texture and to prevent mushiness.
- Beef sirloin is ideal for tenderness; substitute with flank steak if preferred.
- Adjust soy sauce amount based on salt preference or dietary needs.
- For extra flavor, add a dash of sesame oil at the end if desired.
- Cook eggs gently to keep them soft and creamy.
- Can be garnished with additional green onions or chopped cilantro.
