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Savory Onion Beef Fried Rice

Tender ground beef and caramelized onions combined with perfectly seasoned fried rice, creating a one-pan comfort meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian, Chinese
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 3 cups cooked jasmine rice day-old and refrigerated
  • 1 lb ground beef 80/20 blend
  • 2 large yellow onions thinly sliced
  • 3 green onions chopped, separated
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 large eggs beaten
  • 1 cup frozen peas and carrots thawed
Seasonings
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce divided
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil divided
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 tsp rice vinegar
  • 0.5 tsp ground white pepper
  • 0.5 tsp salt or to taste
  • 0.25 tsp ground ginger

Equipment

  • Large wok or skillet
  • Wooden spoon
  • Cutting board
  • Sharp knife

Method
 

  1. Heat a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat and add 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil, swirling to coat the bottom evenly.
  2. Add the ground beef to the hot pan and cook for 5-7 minutes, breaking it up with a wooden spoon until browned and cooked through.
  3. Remove the beef from the pan and set aside, leaving any rendered fat in the pan for additional flavor.
  4. Add the sliced onions to the same pan and cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they become golden brown and caramelized.
  5. Push the onions to one side of the pan and add the remaining tablespoon of vegetable oil to the empty space.
  6. Add the minced garlic and white parts of the green onions to the oil, cooking for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  7. Pour the beaten eggs into the pan and scramble them, incorporating them with the onions and garlic mixture.
  8. Add the day-old rice to the pan, breaking up any clumps with your spoon, and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes.
  9. Return the cooked beef to the pan along with the thawed peas and carrots, mixing everything together thoroughly.
  10. Add 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, white pepper, salt, and ground ginger, tossing to combine all ingredients evenly.
  11. Continue stir-frying for another 2-3 minutes until everything is heated through and well combined.
  12. Taste and adjust seasoning with the remaining soy sauce, salt, or pepper as needed.
  13. Remove from heat and garnish with the green parts of the scallions before serving immediately while hot.

Notes

For best results, use day-old rice that has been refrigerated overnight. This recipe works great with leftover rice and can be customized with your favorite vegetables. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.