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Takeout Style Beef Fried: 7 Steps to Flavorful Perfection

Takeout Style Beef Fried
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Takeout-Style Beef Fried Rice: Restaurant Flavor at Home

Ingredients

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  • Cold, Day-Old Cooked Rice
  • High Smoke Point Oil (Vegetable oil, canola oil, or grapeseed oil)
  • Thinly sliced beef (Flank steak, sirloin, or tenderloin)
  • Soy sauce
  • Cornstarch
  • 2 Eggs
  • Fresh garlic
  • Fresh ginger
  • Diced yellow onion
  • Chopped green onions (scallions)
  • Frozen peas
  • Diced carrots
  • Dark soy sauce
  • Oyster sauce (or vegetarian alternative)
  • White pepper
  • Sugar
  • Toasted sesame oil
  • Non-Alcoholic rice vinegar (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare Everything (Mise en Place): Slice your beef thinly against the grain. If marinating, do so now with a tablespoon of soy sauce and a teaspoon of cornstarch for 10-15 minutes. Dice your onion and carrots, have your peas ready, mince your garlic and ginger, and chop your green onions (separating white and green parts). In a small bowl, whisk together your sauce: 2 tablespoons light soy sauce, 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce, 1 tablespoon oyster sauce (or vegetarian alternative), 1 teaspoon sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon white pepper. Have your cold day-old rice ready to go, breaking up any large clumps.
  2. Cook the Eggs: Heat 1 tablespoon of your high smoke point oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat. Whisk 2 large eggs with a pinch of salt. Pour into the hot pan and scramble quickly until just set but still moist. Transfer the cooked eggs to a plate and set aside.
  3. Sear the Beef: Return the pan to high heat and add another tablespoon of oil. Once shimmering, add your marinated beef in a single layer. Sear for 1-2 minutes per side until nicely browned but still tender. Don’t overcrowd the pan; cook in batches if necessary. Remove the beef to the plate with the eggs.
  4. Sauté Aromatics and Veggies: Add another tablespoon of oil to the hot pan. Toss in the diced onion, minced garlic, and ginger. Stir-fry for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Add the diced carrots and stir-fry for 1-2 minutes until they start to soften slightly. Finally, add the frozen peas and stir-fry for another minute until they are heated through.
  5. Introduce the Rice: Push the vegetables to one side of the pan. Add the cold day-old rice to the empty side. Break up any remaining clumps with your spatula. Let the rice sit undisturbed for about a minute to get a slight char on the bottom, then begin to stir-fry vigorously, mixing with the vegetables, for 3-4 minutes.
  6. Add the Sauce: Push the rice and veggies to one side of the pan again, creating an empty space. Pour your prepared sauce mixture directly into this empty spot. Let it bubble and caramelize for 15-20 seconds before quickly incorporating it into the rice, stirring constantly until every grain is evenly coated and beautifully colored.
  7. Combine and Finish: Return the cooked eggs and seared beef to the pan. Add the white parts of your chopped green onions. Stir-fry for another minute to heat everything through. Remove the pan from the heat. Drizzle in 1 teaspoon of toasted sesame oil and sprinkle with the green parts of your chopped green onions. Toss everything together one last time.
  8. Taste and Serve: Taste the fried rice and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve immediately and enjoy your homemade takeout-style fried rice!

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