Description
Hearty garlic butter steak fried rice melds Asian and Western flavors in one skillet. Rich protein and savory rice combine for a satisfying meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound steak (ribeye or sirloin), diced
- 2 cups cooked rice (preferably day-old)
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 cup frozen peas and carrots
Seasonings and Sauces:
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Cooking Ingredients:
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Instructions
- Sear the marinated steak cubes in a sizzling pan over medium-high heat until golden brown and caramelized, approximately 3-4 minutes. Transfer the meat to a separate plate.
- Reduce heat and melt butter in the same skillet, introducing minced garlic and infusing the fat with aromatic flavors until fragrant.
- Create fluffy scrambled eggs by pushing the garlic to one side of the pan, allowing the beaten eggs to gently set while softly breaking them into delicate curds.
- Incorporate colorful diced vegetables including peas, carrots, and sliced green onions, sautéing them for 2 minutes to enhance their vibrant texture and slightly soften.
- Introduce cold rice into the pan, drizzling with umami-rich soy sauce, deep oyster sauce, and nutty sesame oil. Vigorously stir-fry the mixture for 3-4 minutes to distribute flavors and create slightly crispy rice edges.
- Reintroduce the seared steak into the skillet, gently folding to integrate all components and ensure uniform heating for an additional minute.
- Transfer the aromatic fried rice to serving plates, garnishing with additional sliced green onions for a fresh, crisp finish.
Notes
- Choose high-quality, well-marbled steak like ribeye or sirloin for maximum flavor and tenderness.
- Ensure rice is day-old and cold to prevent mushy texture and achieve perfect crispy fried rice.
- Pat steak dry before cooking to get beautiful golden-brown caramelization and prevent steaming instead of searing.
- Use high heat and avoid overcrowding the pan to create restaurant-style wok-like sear on meat and vegetables.
- For gluten-free version, replace soy sauce with tamari and check oyster sauce ingredients.
- Customize vegetable mix based on seasonal availability or personal preference while maintaining similar texture and volume.
- Cut steak and vegetables into uniform bite-sized pieces for even cooking and balanced distribution in each bite.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 625 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 1500 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 37 g
- Cholesterol: 220 mg