Description
Sizzling garlic butter steak fried rice delivers a perfect fusion of Asian and Western flavors, combining juicy beef with crispy rice. Hungry cooks can quickly elevate weeknight dinners with this simple yet luxurious one-pan wonder that promises restaurant-quality taste at home.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) steak (ribeye, sirloin, or flank), cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 eggs, beaten
Starches and Base:
- 2 cups cooked rice (preferably day-old)
Vegetables and Seasonings:
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, corn)
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce (optional)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds (for garnish)
Instructions
- Sear steak pieces in a hot pan with vegetable oil over medium-high heat until golden brown and caramelized, approximately 3-4 minutes. Transfer meat to a separate plate.
- Lower heat and melt butter in the same pan, adding minced garlic and sautéing until aromatic and lightly golden.
- Create a small clearing in the pan and pour beaten eggs, quickly scrambling them until just set but not completely dry.
- Introduce mixed vegetables to the pan, stirring rapidly to maintain their vibrant color and crisp texture for about 2 minutes.
- Incorporate cold rice into the mixture, breaking up any clumps and ensuring even distribution of ingredients.
- Drizzle soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sesame oil over the rice, seasoning with salt and pepper for depth of flavor.
- Reintroduce seared steak to the pan, gently folding all components together to blend flavors and reheat the meat for an additional 2 minutes.
- Sprinkle freshly chopped green onions and toasted sesame seeds over the dish for a final burst of color and texture.
- Transfer to serving plates immediately while piping hot, ensuring a delightful combination of crispy rice, tender steak, and aromatic seasonings.
Notes
- Choose tender cuts like ribeye or sirloin for the most succulent and flavorful steak bites.
- Ensure rice is cold and day-old to prevent mushy texture and achieve perfect crispy fried rice grains.
- Use high heat and a well-seasoned wok or cast-iron skillet to get that delicious golden-brown caramelization on steak and rice.
- For gluten-free option, swap soy sauce with tamari and use gluten-free oyster sauce alternative.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 1100 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 44 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 190 mg