Description
Sizzling garlic butter steak fried rice brings together succulent meat and fragrant rice in a mouthwatering fusion of flavors. Robust seasonings and quick-fire cooking techniques promise a restaurant-quality meal that elevates home dining with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein and Main Ingredients:
- 1 lb (0.45 kg) steak (ribeye or sirloin), cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 3 cups (720 ml) cooked rice (preferably day-old)
Vegetables:
- 1 cup (240 ml) frozen peas and carrots
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 green onions, chopped
Seasonings and Sauces:
- 3 tablespoons (45 ml) butter
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) salt
Instructions
- Melt butter in a spacious skillet or wok over medium-high temperature, creating a sizzling surface for the steak.
- Season the meat with salt and pepper, then sear until a rich, caramelized exterior develops. Transfer the steak to a holding plate.
- In the same pan, melt additional butter and introduce minced garlic, allowing its aromatic essence to permeate the cooking surface.
- Slide the garlic to one side of the pan and pour in whisked eggs, scrambling them until they reach a soft, fluffy consistency.
- Incorporate the remaining butter into the pan, then introduce cooked rice, carefully separating any compacted grains.
- Drizzle soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sesame oil over the rice, thoroughly distributing the umami-rich condiments.
- Fold in vibrant peas and carrots, creating a colorful medley of vegetables throughout the dish.
- Reintroduce the previously seared steak, slicing it into bite-sized pieces if needed.
- Vigorously stir-fry all components together, allowing flavors to meld and ingredients to heat through completely.
- Finish the dish by generously sprinkling freshly chopped green onions across the surface for a bright, crisp garnish.
- Serve immediately while the rice maintains its optimal temperature and texture.
Notes
- Slicing steak against the grain ensures maximum tenderness and easier chewing, preventing tough meat texture.
- Using day-old cold rice prevents mushy fried rice and helps grains separate perfectly during stir-frying.
- Adjust soy sauce quantity based on sodium preference; low-sodium alternatives work great for health-conscious individuals.
- For gluten-free version, replace soy sauce with tamari and ensure oyster sauce is gluten-free certified.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 65 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg