Beef Fried Rice Vegetables (Printable)

Stir-fried jasmine rice with tender beef strips and colorful vegetables for a quick meal.

# What You'll Need:

→ Beef

01 - 10 oz beef sirloin or flank steak, thinly sliced
02 - 1 tbsp soy sauce
03 - 1 tsp cornstarch
04 - 1 tsp sesame oil
05 - Pinch of black pepper

→ Rice

06 - 3 cups cooked jasmine or long grain rice, preferably day-old

→ Vegetables

07 - 1 medium carrot, diced
08 - 1 red bell pepper, diced
09 - 3.5 oz green peas, fresh or frozen
10 - 2 spring onions, sliced separately (white and green parts)
11 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
12 - 1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced

→ Sauce & Seasoning

13 - 2 tbsp soy sauce
14 - 1 tbsp oyster sauce
15 - 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
16 - ½ tsp white pepper (optional)

→ Cooking Oil

17 - 2 tbsp vegetable oil

# Directions:

01 - Combine sliced beef with 1 tbsp soy sauce, cornstarch, 1 tsp sesame oil, and black pepper in a bowl. Let rest for 10 minutes.
02 - Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat. Stir-fry marinated beef for 2 to 3 minutes until just browned. Transfer to a plate.
03 - Add remaining 1 tbsp vegetable oil to the wok. Stir-fry garlic, ginger, and white parts of spring onions for 30 seconds until fragrant.
04 - Add diced carrot and bell pepper; stir-fry for 2 minutes. Incorporate green peas and cook for an additional minute.
05 - Add cooked rice to the wok, breaking up clumps with a spatula. Stir-fry for 2 to 3 minutes until heated through.
06 - Return beef to the wok. Drizzle in soy sauce, oyster sauce, toasted sesame oil, and white pepper if using. Toss until evenly coated and heated, about 2 minutes.
07 - Stir in the green parts of spring onions. Remove from heat and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together faster than delivery would arrive, yet tastes like you've been cooking all day.
  • Day-old rice works better than fresh, so it's the rare recipe that rewards you for having leftovers.
  • The savory, slightly nutty flavors from the sesame oil and oyster sauce make your kitchen smell absolutely incredible.
  • You can throw in whatever vegetables you have on hand, making it impossible to mess up.
02 -
  • Day-old rice is absolutely essential, and I learned this the hard way by making mushy, sad fried rice with fresh rice and never forgetting the lesson.
  • Don't skip the brief beef marinade, it's what makes the difference between chewy beef and tender, flavorful bites.
  • Keep your heat high and your movements quick, this dish works because everything cooks fast and stays textured.
03 -
  • Add a beaten egg or two to the wok right after the aromatics and cook it until it's just set, then break it into pieces as you add the vegetables and rice, it adds a richness that elevates everything.
  • If you want heat, add chopped fresh chili or a dash of chili sauce in with your aromatics so the spice permeates the whole dish rather than just sitting on top.

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