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Beef Fried Rice

By Judy KimPublished: Jun 9, 2016
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3.8
6 Ratings
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Yields:
4
Prep Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
25 mins
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Transform leftover rice into better-than-takeout stir fry.

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Ingredients

  • 1 lb.

    flank steak, cut into bite-size pieces

  • kosher salt

  • Freshly ground black pepper

  • 5 tsp.

    sugar, divided

  • 1 Tbsp.

    cornstarch

  • 2 Tbsp.

    plus 1 tsp. vegetable oil, divided, plus more for drizzling

  • 2

    large eggs, beaten

  • 2

    cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 tsp.

    grated ginger

  • 1

    onion, diced

  • 1 cup

    peas

  • 3 cups

    leftover white rice

  • 3 Tbsp.

    soy sauce

  • 1 tsp.

    white vinegar

  • 1 tsp.

    sesame oil

Directions

    1. Step 1In a medium bowl, season meat with salt, pepper and 1 teaspoon sugar, then toss with cornstarch until well-coated. Set aside.
    2. Step 2In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat 1 teaspoon oil. Add eggs and scramble using a rubber spatula; transfer to a plate. Turn heat on high, and add another teaspoon of oil. Add meat, working in batches, and cook until seared all over, about 2 minutes per side; transfer to a plate.
    3. Step 3In same skillet over medium-low heat, add  2 tablespoons oil, onion, garlic, ginger, and cook until starting to soften, 2 to 3 minutes. Add peas and 2 tablespoons water, and cook until peas are tender. Add cooked rice and break up using spatula, cooking 2 to 3 minutes more. Stir in soy sauce, white vinegar, pepper, remaining 4 teaspoons sugar, and sesame oil. Add back meat and eggs, then toss together and serve immediately.
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