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Onion Beef Fried Rice

Savory Onion Beef Fried Rice Ready in Under 30 Minutes

This Onion Beef Fried Rice is a quick and delicious weeknight dinner that combines tender beef and caramelized onions with fluffy rice.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Protein
  • 1 pound beef sirloin cut into bite-sized cubes
For the Vegetables
  • 1 medium onion finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 1 cup carrots diced small
For the Base
  • 2 cups cooked rice day-old preferred
For the Seasoning
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce low-sodium recommended
  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil

Equipment

  • Wok or Skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Onion Beef Fried Rice
  1. Heat the sesame oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat for about 1 minute until shimmering.
  2. Add the beef sirloin and stir-fry for about 3 to 4 minutes until browned on all sides.
  3. Toss in the chopped onion and minced garlic, stir-frying for another 2 to 3 minutes until translucent and fragrant.
  4. Incorporate the cooked rice, frozen peas, and diced carrots, stirring together for about 5 minutes.
  5. Pour in the soy sauce, stirring well and cooking for another 2 minutes until heated through.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Use day-old rice for the best texture, and feel free to customize with your favorite vegetables.

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