Garlic Steak Fried Rice
If you’re craving something hearty, flavorful, and just a little addictive after your 9-5, this Garlic Steak Fried Rice is exactly what you need. Skip the takeout! Juicy, tender cubes of seared steak are tossed with golden, buttery garlic rice that gets perfectly crisped in the pan, creating that irresistible mix of soft and crunchy textures. To take it over the top, a sprinkle of crushed garlic chips adds an extra punch of savory goodness. It’s the kind of dish that’s quick enough for a weeknight dinner but feels totally special. BONUS: Fried rice always helps me clear out my fridge!
Ingredients
- 1 steak (any cut)
- 2 tbsp Soy Sauce
- 1 tsp Black pepper
- 1/2 tsp Sugar
- 1/2 tsp Baking soda
- 2 Eggs
- 2 cups day old Rice
- Salt & pepper to taste
Optional ingredients (use what you have!):
- 3 medium Mushrooms sliced
- 2 cloves Garlic diced
- 1 Shallot sliced
- 1/2 knob of Ginger sliced
- 1/2 stalk Green onions diced
Step by step instructions
Prep the Steak:
Cut the steak into bite-sized cubes. In a bowl, mix the steak with soy sauce, black pepper, sugar, and baking soda. Let it marinate while you prep the other ingredients.Prepare Garlic oil:
Slice and dice your garlic, ginger, shallots and mushrooms. Pan fry your garlic in a pan with about 3 tbsp oil. Once golden brown, set aside.Cook the Steak:
Heat pan over medium-high heat and drizzle in a little oil. Add the marinated steak in a single layer. Let it sear for about 30 seconds without moving, then cook for 3–4 minutes, turning to brown all sides. Adjust cooking time based on how you like your steak. Remove from pan and set aside.Sauté Aromatics:
In the same pan, add a bit more oil if needed. Sauté the mushrooms (if using) for 3-4 minutes until fragrant. Add the rest of the aromatics and cook until fragrant, another 1-2 minutes.Cook the Eggs and Rice:
Beat 2 eggs and add to pan. Scramble eggs until cooked then add your day-old rice (NO FRESH RICE!). Break up any clumps.Finishing Touches:
Return the steak, garlic oil and green onions into the pan. Stir-fry on high heat for 2 minutes, mixing everything together. Taste and season with additional salt or pepper if needed.Serve:
Plate the fried rice hot, optionally garnish with extra green onions. Enjoy!
Garlic Steak Fried Rice
Ingredients
- 1 Steak (any cut that you have)
- 2 tbsp Soy sauce
- 1 tsp Black pepper
- 1/2 tsp Sugar
- 1/2 tsp Baking soda
- 2 Eggs
- 2 cups Rice (from the fridge)
- Salt & pepper to taste
Optional (use what you have!):
- 3 medium Mushrooms, sliced
- 2 cloves Garlic, diced
- 1 Shallot, diced
- 1/2 knob Ginger, sliced
- 1/2 stalk Green onions, diced
Instructions
- Prep the Steak: Cut the steak into bite-sized cubes. In a bowl, mix the steak with soy sauce, black pepper, sugar, and baking soda. Let it marinate while you prep the other ingredients.
- Prepare Garlic oil: Slice and dice your garlic, ginger, shallots and mushrooms. Pan fry your garlic in a pan with about 3 tbsp oil. Once golden brown, set aside.
- Cook the Steak: Heat the same pan over medium-high heat and drizzle in a little oil. Add the marinated steak in a single layer. Let it sear for about 30 seconds without moving, then cook for 3–4 minutes, turning to brown all sides. Adjust cooking time based on how you like your steak. Remove from pan and set aside.
- Sauté Aromatics: In the same pan, add a bit more oil if needed. Sauté the mushrooms (if using) for 3-4 minutes until fragrant. Add the rest of the aromatics and cook until fragrant, another 1-2 minutes.
- Cook the Eggs and Rice: Beat 2 eggs and add to pan. Scramble eggs until cooked then add your day-old rice (NO FRESH RICE!). Break up any clumps.
- Finishing touches: Return the steak, garlic oil and green onions into the pan. Stir-fry on high heat for 2 minutes, mixing everything together. Taste and season with additional salt or pepper if needed.
- Serve: Plate the fried rice hot, optionally garnish with extra green onions. Enjoy!