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Savory Onion Beef Fried Rice – A Flavor-Packed Weeknight Stir-Fry

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A quick and flavorful stir-fry of tender beef, sweet onions, scrambled eggs, and cold rice tossed in savory soy sauce. A fast and filling dinner option.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups cold, cooked jasmine rice

  • ¾ lb flank steak or sirloin, thinly sliced

  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce (for marinade)

  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch

  • 2 tablespoons oil (canola or peanut)

  • 1 medium onion, thinly sliced

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced

  • 2 eggs, beaten

  • 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce

  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce (optional)

  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil

  • Salt and pepper, to taste

  • 2 green onions, chopped (optional)

Instructions

  • Marinate beef in 1 tbsp soy sauce and cornstarch for 10 minutes.

  • Heat 1 tbsp oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat. Sear beef until browned, 1–2 minutes. Remove and set aside.

  • Add more oil and sauté onions until soft and golden. Add garlic and ginger.

  • Push onions aside, scramble eggs in the same pan, then mix together.

  • Add rice, breaking it up and pressing into the pan to crisp. Stir-fry for 3–4 minutes.

  • Return beef, add soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sesame oil. Toss well to combine.

  • Garnish with green onions and serve hot.

Notes

  • Use day-old rice for best results.

  • Add chili paste or hot sauce for spice.

  • Store leftovers in the fridge up to 4 days.