Garlic Beef Fried Rice Recipe

Name: Garlic Beef Fried Rice Recipe
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 8oz Sirloin Steak, cut into bite-sized cubes; 1/2 tbsp Shaoxing Wine; 1/4 tsp Salt; 1/2 tbsp Cornstarch; 1 1/2 cups Rice, day-old; 2 cloves of Garlic, finely minced; 1/2 tbsp Dark Soy Sauce; 1 tbsp Light Soy Sauce; 1/2 tbsp Oyster Sauce; 1/2 tsp Sugar; 1/2 tbsp Shaoxing Wine; Some Crispy Onions; Some Scallion

This garlic beef fried rice is a fast, savory stir-fry built around tender marinated sirloin, aromatic garlic, and day-old rice that soaks up every bit of sauce. A simple blend of soy sauces, oyster sauce, sugar, and Shaoxing wine gives the dish deep flavor and a glossy finish. Crispy onions and scallions add a final crunchy, fresh garnish if you want extra texture.

This garlic beef fried rice is a fast, savory stir-fry built around tender marinated sirloin, aromatic garlic, and day-old rice th... Show more

By iamneverfull · Original recipe

Health Grade

C- · Balanced

Time

25 min

Price

6,11 €

Calories

1657 kcal

one pot

high protein

low sugar

comfort food

Method

Cube the steak

Cut the Sirloin Steak into bite-sized cubes, aiming for pieces that are fairly even so they cook at the same pace. If there are any large strips of fat or silver skin, trim those away first.

Marinate the beef

Place the beef in a medium bowl and add Shaoxing Wine, Salt, and Cornstarch. Mix well until every piece is lightly coated and the cornstarch disappears into a thin marinade. Let the beef sit for 15 minutes while you prepare the rest of the ingredients.

Prep the aromatics

Finely mince the Garlic. Thinly slice the Scallions, keeping the white and green parts together unless you prefer to separate them for garnish.

Mix the sauce

In a small bowl, stir together the Dark Soy Sauce, Light Soy Sauce, Oyster Sauce, Sugar, and the remaining Shaoxing wine until the sugar is dissolved and the sauce looks smooth and glossy.

Heat the pan

Set a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat and let it get properly hot before cooking. Add just enough oil to lightly coat the surface; it should shimmer almost immediately.

Brown the beef

Add the marinated beef in a single layer and cook, stirring and turning as needed, until the outside is deeply browned and the pieces are nearly cooked through, about 2 to 4 minutes total depending on size. Transfer the beef to a plate so it doesn't overcook.

Fry the garlic

Using the same pan, add the minced garlic and stir constantly for about 30 seconds, just until fragrant. Keep it moving and lower the heat slightly if needed so it doesn't burn.

Stir-fry the rice

Add the Rice (day-old) to the pan and break up any clumps with your spatula or spoon. Toss and press the rice around the pan for 1 to 2 minutes so it heats through and dries slightly, which helps it absorb the sauce evenly.

Combine and finish

Return the beef to the pan and pour in the prepared sauce. Stir-fry everything together until the rice is evenly coated, the beef is fully cooked, and the sauce has been absorbed, about 1 to 2 minutes. Taste and adjust with a little more salt only if needed.

Garnish and serve

Spoon the fried rice into bowls and top with Crispy Onions and the sliced scallions. Serve right away while the rice is hot and the crispy onions still have crunch.