Onion Beef Fried Rice

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🛒 What You’ll Need

  • 1 lb Ground beef (lean works best!) 🥩
  • 4 cups Cooked rice (day-old cold rice is the secret to perfect texture!) 🍚
  • 1 large Yellow onion, diced 🧅
  • 1 cup Frozen peas and carrots 🥕🫛
  • 3 cloves Garlic, minced 🧄
  • 2 Eggs, lightly beaten 🥚
  • 3 tbsp Soy sauce 🥣
  • 1 tbsp Oyster sauce (optional, for extra depth) ✨
  • 1 tsp Sesame oil 🪵
  • 2 Green onions, sliced (for that fresh garnish!) 🌱
  • Salt & Black Pepper to taste 🧂

👩‍🍳 Instructions

  1. Brown the Beef: In a large skillet or wok, cook the ground beef over medium-high heat until fully browned. Drain any excess grease and set the beef aside. 🥩🔥
  2. Sauté the Veggies: In the same pan, add a splash of oil if needed. Sauté the diced yellow onion until translucent and fragrant. Add the garlic and the frozen peas and carrots, cooking for another 2–3 minutes. 🧅🥕🧄
  3. The Egg Scramble: Push the vegetables to one side of the pan. Pour the beaten eggs into the empty space and scramble them until just set. 🥚🍳
  4. The Big Mix: Return the cooked beef to the pan and add the cold rice. 🍚🏗️
  5. Sauce it Up: Pour the soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sesame oil over the rice. Toss everything together vigorously over high heat for 3–5 minutes. This “fries” the rice and ensures every grain is coated in savory goodness! 🥢🌪️🤤
  6. Final Touch: Season with salt and pepper to taste. Stir in half of the sliced green onions. 🧂✨🌱
  7. Serve: Dish it up hot and garnish with the remaining green onions for a pop of color! 🍽️😋

🔥 Pro Tips:

  • Cold Rice is King: Using freshly cooked rice can make the dish mushy. Always use chilled, leftover rice so the grains stay separate and get that slightly crispy “fried” edge! 🍚❄️🎯
  • High Heat: Don’t be afraid to turn up the heat! A hot pan creates that authentic “wok hei” (breath of the wok) flavor found in professional kitchens. 🔥🥢💎

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