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Homemade Onion Beef Fried Rice

Onion Beef Fried Rice
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A flavorful homemade fried rice dish featuring caramelized onions, ground beef, and aromatic seasonings for a restaurant-quality meal.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups cold, day-old cooked rice (Jasmine or long grain preferred)
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 2 medium yellow onions, thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons neutral oil (such as canola or avocado), divided
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 inch fresh ginger, minced (or 1 tsp jarred)
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce (optional, but recommended for umami)
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1 cup mixed frozen vegetables (peas, carrots, corn), optional
  • 1 tablespoon butter (for finishing)
  • 2 scallions, thinly sliced (green onions), for garnish

Instructions

  1. Ensure your cooked rice is cold and broken into individual grains to prevent stickiness.
  2. In a large skillet or wok, heat 1 tablespoon of neutral oil over medium-high heat. Add the thinly sliced yellow onions and a pinch of salt. Sauté until the onions are golden brown and sweet, about 5-7 minutes. Remove onions from the skillet and set aside.
  3. Add the ground beef to the same skillet, breaking it apart as it cooks. Brown the beef thoroughly until no pink remains, about 5-7 minutes. During the last minute of cooking, stir in the minced garlic and ginger.
  4. Return the sautéed onions to the skillet with the beef. Stir in the soy sauce, oyster sauce (if using), sesame oil, and black pepper.
  5. Add the cold rice to the skillet, tossing vigorously to coat all the grains evenly with the sauce and beef mixture. Allow the rice to sit undisturbed for a minute or two to develop some crispy edges, then stir again.
  6. If adding vegetables, stir in the frozen mixed vegetables now and cook until heated through.
  7. Push the rice mixture to one side of the skillet, creating a well. Pour the lightly beaten eggs into the well and scramble them until just set. Once scrambled, incorporate the eggs into the rice mixture.
  8. Remove from heat. Stir in the butter and most of the sliced green onions. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
  9. Serve immediately, garnished with the remaining fresh green onions for that restaurant-quality finish.

Notes

  • Use cold, day-old rice to prevent stickiness and achieve the best texture.
  • Oyster sauce is optional but adds great umami flavor.
  • Adjust seasonings to taste before serving.

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