Steak Fried Rice

Steak Fried Rice is made with tender steak, colorful vegetables, and savory soy sauce all tied together with perfectly cooked rice, and it’s easy to whip up on busy weeknights or for weekly meal prep. 

Steak Fried Rice

This Asian-inspired Steak Fried Rice is made from wholesome ingredients for a healthier, delicious dinner that covers all the bases in one bowl. Tender, flavorful beef, fragrant garlic, savory soy sauce, crisp vegetables and perfectly cooked rice make for an elevated, restaurant-worthy meal. 

The only thing that makes this savory and wholesome steak fried rice recipe better? Every component comes together in one pan. One-pan meals are perfect for busy weeknights due to the easy prep and cleanup and easy to take to work for lunch or school the next day. Every complimentary flavor just gets better with time.

For more of our Asian favorites, try our Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps, Asian Mahi Mahi with Beet Red Kraut, or Beef Chow Mein.  

Why You Will Love this Steak Fried Rice Recipe

• Everything cooks perfectly in one pan.
• Easy clean up and easy to store.
• Stores great for leftovers or as a weekly meal prep.

How to Make the Perfect Steak Fried Rice

Brown meat. Heat a wok over medium heat. Melt 1 tbsp butter and cook the sliced steak until the meat starts to brown (about 5-7 minutes). Once browned, place the cooked meat in a bowl, cover it, and set it aside. 

Be sure not to overcook the meat so it doesn’t become tough and chewy in the finished dish. 

Saute veggies. Add the remaining tbs of butter to the hot wok. Saute the diced yellow onion and diced carrot. Cook for 3-4 minutes or until the onion is soft, stirring constantly. Once tender and fragrant, add the white parts of the green onion, then the minced garlic. Stir for a few minutes, until fragrant.

Note: If you’re using frozen peas, add them in this step so they can thaw and warm up.

Combine ingredients. Add cooked rice, browned meat, soy sauce and beaten eggs. Stir for 2-3 minutes or until rice is nicely golden and eggs are cooked. Remove the Steak Fried Rice from the heat.

Note: If you opt for canned or fresh, pre-cooked peas, add them in this step so they can warm evenly with the remainder of the dish.

Season the stir fry. Add lemon juice and sesame oil and stir to distribute evenly throughout the rice. Don’t skip the lemon juice, but be sure not to overdo it, either. It adds the perfect amount of acidity and helps keep the rice from clumping. 

Serve or store. Top with sliced green onion and sesame seeds. Serve immediately or store in the refrigerator as a weekly meal prep.

Pro Tips

• Use cold, pre-cooked rice. This is my favorite way to use leftover cooked rice that has been refrigerated overnight or cooled in the fridge for a few hours. Cold rice will be firmer and less sticky, allowing it to absorb flavors and achieve the desired texture when stir-fried.
• Don’t overcook. For optimal tenderness and even cooking, precook the steak to medium-rare or your desired level of doneness before adding it to the rest of the fried rice ingredients. This will prevent overcooking and becoming tough when stir-frying.

Key Ingredients and Substitutions for Steak Fried Rice

Steak: Opt for tender cuts of steak, such as ribeye, sirloin, or filet mignon. The marbling of fat in these cuts adds flavor and tenderness to the dish.

You can also opt for your favorite meat substitution such as extra firm tofu to make this dish vegetarian friendly.

Rice: I suggest using white rice for this recipe in order to achieve the correct, restaurant-like texture. However, you can opt for brown rice if you’d like to add more dietary fiber to the dish.

Frequently asked Questions About this Steak Fried Rice Recipe

How do you store Steak Fried Rice?

This steak fried rice recipe stores well in the refrigerator! It will keep for 5-7 days if stored properly in airtight containers.

What’s the best type of rice to use for fried rice?

A white rice, such as Jasmine or Basmati, achieves the best texture. However, if you don’t mind a little extra chew and you’d like to add more fiber, brown rice is a perfectly suitable option as well! 

Do you need a wok to make fried rice?

You can make this steak fried rice recipe without a wok! If you don’t have one handy, use a large frying pan with straight edges. Just be aware that woks are non-stick and the sides of your pan won’t achieve the same effect, even with oil. You may experience some sticking to the sides of your frying pan. Just stir continually to keep everything from burning.