This steak fried rice is quick, simple, and full of good taste. It uses cooked rice, thin steak slices, veggies, eggs, and soy sauce. Use cold, day-old rice for best texture. For tips on getting fluffy rice before frying, see how to cook basmati rice in the Instant Pot.
Why make this recipe
You can make it fast on a weeknight. It uses few ingredients you may already have. It feeds a family and reduces food waste by using leftover rice and steak. The meal is warm, filling, and easy to change.
How to make Steak Fried Rice
Heat a large skillet or wok until hot. Add oil, then cook the thin steak slices until browned, about 3–4 minutes. Remove the steak and set aside. In the same pan, add onion and garlic and cook until soft and fragrant. Add mixed vegetables and stir-fry until tender. Move the veggies to one side and pour in beaten eggs. Scramble the eggs until cooked. Add the cooked rice and return the steak to the pan. Pour soy sauce over everything and season with salt and pepper. Stir and cook until everything is hot and mixed well. For other easy rice-based meals you can try, look at a simple chicken broccoli rice casserole idea.
Ingredients :
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 1 lb steak, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup mixed vegetables (carrots, peas, corn)
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Green onions for garnish
Directions :
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Add the sliced steak and cook until browned, about 3-4 minutes.
- Remove the steak from the pan and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add onion and garlic, sautéing until fragrant.
- Add mixed vegetables and stir-fry until tender.
- Push the vegetables to one side of the pan and pour beaten eggs into the other side, scrambling them until cooked.
- Add cooked rice and return the steak to the pan.
- Pour soy sauce over the mixture, and season with salt and pepper.
- Stir everything together until heated through.
- Garnish with green onions and serve.
How to serve Steak Fried Rice
Serve hot from the pan. Plate it with extra green onions on top. Offer soy sauce or chili sauce on the side. A simple salad or steamed greens pair well. For a creamy or cheesy side idea, see this cheesy rice idea if you want a comfort-food twist.
How to store Steak Fried Rice
Let the fried rice cool to room temperature, then put it in an airtight container. Store in the fridge for up to 3–4 days. Reheat in a skillet on medium heat or in the microwave until hot. To freeze, place in a freezer-safe bag for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.
Tips to make Steak Fried Rice
- Use day-old rice for less clumpy and firmer grains.
- Slice the steak thin so it cooks fast and stays tender.
- Keep the pan hot for good sear and quick stir-fry.
- Add eggs last on one side and scramble to keep texture.
- Taste and adjust soy sauce and salt at the end.
Variation
- Swap steak for chicken, pork, or shrimp.
- Make it vegetarian by skipping meat and adding tofu.
- Add a splash of sesame oil or oyster sauce for more flavor.
- Use different vegetables like bell peppers or broccoli.
FAQs
Q: Can I use fresh rice instead of day-old rice?
A: Yes, but fresh rice can be softer and stickier. Spread it on a tray to cool or chill it briefly for better texture.
Q: What cut of steak works best?
A: Flank, skirt, or sirloin sliced thin work well. They cook fast and stay tender.
Q: Can I make this gluten-free?
A: Use gluten-free soy sauce or tamari. Check other sauces you add for gluten.
Q: How do I keep the rice from getting soggy?
A: Use cold rice, keep the pan hot, and avoid too much sauce. Stir quickly and cook on high heat.
Q: Can I add more vegetables?
A: Yes. Add any quick-cooking veggies or precooked ones.
Conclusion
This steak fried rice is fast, tasty, and easy to change to your taste. For another simple take on steak fried rice, you can compare this recipe with the version on Joyous Apron’s steak fried rice. If you want a plated, home-cooked style, look at the clear steps on Table for Two’s steak fried rice guide. For an extra easy family-style recipe idea, check the version at Easy Family Recipes for steak fried rice.
Steak Fried Rice
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked rice Use cold, day-old rice for best texture
- 1 lb steak, thinly sliced Flank, skirt, or sirloin works best
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil For frying
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup mixed vegetables (carrots, peas, corn)
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce Adjust for taste
- to taste salt and pepper
- to garnish green onions For serving
Instructions
Cooking
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Add the sliced steak and cook until browned, about 3-4 minutes.
- Remove the steak from the pan and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add onion and garlic, sautéing until fragrant.
- Add mixed vegetables and stir-fry until tender.
- Push the vegetables to one side of the pan and pour beaten eggs into the other side, scrambling them until cooked.
- Add cooked rice and return the steak to the pan.
- Pour soy sauce over the mixture, and season with salt and pepper.
- Stir everything together until heated through.
- Garnish with green onions and serve.