𝐵𝑒𝑒𝑓 𝐹𝑟𝑖𝑒𝑑 𝑅𝑖𝑐𝑒

𝐴 𝐹𝑙𝑎𝑣𝑜𝑟𝑓𝑢𝑙, 𝑄𝑢𝑖𝑐𝑘, 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝐸𝑎𝑠𝑦 𝑆𝑡𝑖𝑟-𝐹𝑟𝑦 𝑤𝑖𝑡ℎ 𝑇𝑒𝑛𝑑𝑒𝑟 𝐵𝑒𝑒𝑓, 𝑉𝑒𝑔𝑒𝑡𝑎𝑏𝑙𝑒𝑠, 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑆𝑎𝑣𝑜𝑟𝑦 𝑅𝑖𝑐𝑒 – 𝑃𝑒𝑟𝑓𝑒𝑐𝑡 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝐵𝑢𝑠𝑦 𝑊𝑒𝑒𝑘𝑛𝑖𝑔ℎ𝑡𝑠!

𝗜𝗻𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀:

2 cups cooked jasmine rice (preferably cold) 🍚
1/2 lb beef sirloin, thinly sliced 🥩
2 tablespoons soy sauce 🌿
1 tablespoon oyster sauce 🌿
2 teaspoons sesame oil 🌿
2 tablespoons vegetable oil 🛢️
1 small onion, diced 🧅
2 cloves garlic, minced 🧄
1/2 cup frozen peas and carrots 🥕
2 eggs, lightly beaten 🥚
2 green onions, sliced 🌿
Salt and pepper to taste 🧂
Red pepper flakes (optional) 🌶️

𝗗𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀:

1. Prepare the beef marinade 🥩: In a small bowl, mix 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, 1 teaspoon of sesame oil, and a pinch of black pepper. Add the thinly sliced beef sirloin and toss to coat the beef evenly. Allow it to marinate for at least 15 minutes. The soy sauce helps tenderize the beef and infuse it with rich, savory flavors, while the sesame oil adds a subtle nuttiness.

2. Cook the beef 🥩: Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat. Once the oil is shimmering, add the marinated beef slices to the wok in a single layer. Cook for 1-2 minutes on each side, allowing the beef to sear and brown. Be careful not to overcrowd the pan – cook in batches if necessary. Remove the beef from the wok and set aside. The high heat ensures that the beef remains tender and juicy with a perfect sear.

3. Scramble the eggs 🥚: In the same wok, add a little more oil if needed and reduce the heat to medium. Pour in the lightly beaten eggs, scrambling them until they are fully cooked but still soft. Use a spatula to break the eggs into small pieces as they cook. Once done, transfer the scrambled eggs to a plate and set aside.

4. Sauté the aromatics 🧄🧅: Heat the remaining tablespoon of vegetable oil in the wok and add the diced onion. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until the onion becomes translucent and fragrant. Add the minced garlic and continue to cook for another 30 seconds, stirring frequently to avoid burning the garlic.

5. Add the vegetables 🥕: Toss in the frozen peas and carrots, stirring them into the onion and garlic mixture. Cook for 3-4 minutes, or until the vegetables are heated through and slightly tender. The peas and carrots add a sweet and colorful contrast to the savory fried rice.

6. Combine the rice and beef 🍚🥩: Increase the heat to high and add the cold, cooked jasmine rice to the wok. Cold rice works best for fried rice because it doesn’t clump together as freshly cooked rice does. Stir-fry the rice for 2-3 minutes, breaking up any large clumps and ensuring the rice is evenly mixed with the vegetables. Return the cooked beef slices to the wok, along with the scrambled eggs. Stir everything together until well combined.

𝟳. 𝗦𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗱 𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗲 🌿: 𝗗𝗿𝗶𝘇𝘇𝗹𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝟭 𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝘀𝗼𝘆 𝘀𝗮𝘂𝗰𝗲, 𝟭 𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗼𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝘀𝗮𝘂𝗰𝗲, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝟭 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝘀𝗲𝘀𝗮𝗺𝗲 𝗼𝗶𝗹 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗺𝗶𝘅𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲. 𝗧𝗼𝘀𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗲𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗯𝗲𝗲𝗳 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗮𝘂𝗰𝗲𝘀, 𝘄𝗵𝗶𝗰𝗵 𝗮𝗱𝗱 𝗮 𝘀𝗮𝘃𝗼𝗿𝘆, 𝘂𝗺𝗮𝗺𝗶-𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗵 𝗳𝗹𝗮𝘃𝗼𝗿. 𝗜𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝗮 𝗯𝗶𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝘁, 𝘀𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗸𝗹𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗽𝗲𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗿 𝗳𝗹𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲. 𝗦𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘀𝗮𝗹𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗽𝗲𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝘀 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱𝗲𝗱.

8. Serve and garnish 🌿: Once everything is heated through and the flavors have melded, remove the wok from the heat. Garnish the beef fried rice with sliced green onions for a fresh and slightly spicy finish. Serve hot and enjoy this flavorful, quick, and easy dish perfect for busy weeknights! 😋

𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗽 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲: 𝟭𝟱 𝗺𝗶𝗻𝘂𝘁𝗲𝘀 | 𝗖𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲: 𝟭𝟱 𝗺𝗶𝗻𝘂𝘁𝗲𝘀 | 𝗧𝗼𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲: 𝟯𝟬 𝗺𝗶𝗻𝘂𝘁𝗲𝘀

𝗞𝗰𝗮𝗹: 𝟰𝟬𝟬 𝗸𝗰𝗮𝗹 | 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀: 𝟰 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀

~ 𝑫𝒐𝒏𝒂𝒍𝒅 𝑹𝒆𝒄𝒊𝒑𝒆𝒔