🍚🥩 Onion Beef Fried Rice – Savory, Flavorful, and Perfectly Satisfying!
This Onion Beef Fried Rice is a hearty and flavorful dish packed with tender ground beef, aromatic onion, and a delicious blend of sauces. It’s the perfect comfort food that’s quick to make and sure to satisfy any cravings.
🛒 Ingredients:
3 cups cooked rice, preferably day-old and cold
1 lb ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup mixed vegetables, such as carrots and peas
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp oyster sauce
1 tsp sesame oil
🍴 Instructions:
Prepare the Rice:
If you’re using fresh rice, make sure it’s cooled down to room temperature. Day-old rice works best, as it’s drier and fries up nicely without getting mushy.
Cook the Beef:
In a large pan or wok, heat a little oil over medium-high heat.
Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up into crumbles as it cooks. Once browned, drain any excess fat if necessary. Remove from the pan and set aside.
Sauté Vegetables:
In the same pan, add a little more oil if needed. Sauté the chopped onion and minced garlic until the onion becomes translucent and fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the mixed vegetables (such as carrots and peas) and cook until tender, about 5-7 minutes.
Fry the Rice:
Add the cooked rice to the pan with the vegetables. Stir well to combine, breaking up any clumps of rice.
Pour in the soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sesame oil. Stir everything together to coat the rice and veggies in the sauces, cooking for an additional 2-3 minutes.
Combine:
Return the cooked ground beef to the pan and stir to incorporate everything together. Cook for another 3-5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
Serve:
Once everything is heated through and well combined, taste and adjust seasoning with more soy sauce if needed. Serve hot, garnished with green onions if desired.
🍽 Pro Tips:
For extra texture and flavor, you can add a fried egg on top of the rice just before serving.
If you want more color and variety, add bell peppers or corn to the mix.
For a spicy kick, drizzle in a bit of Sriracha or sprinkle with crushed red pepper flakes.
🔄 Variations:
Vegetarian Version: Use tofu or tempeh instead of ground beef for a plant-based alternative.
Chicken Beef Fried Rice: Add cooked chicken along with the ground beef for a combo of proteins.
Extra Veggies: Feel free to include more vegetables like spinach, broccoli, or green beans.