Classic Beef Fried Rice

Name: Classic Beef Fried Rice
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 10 ounces flank steak ((285g, cut into bite-sized pieces)); ¼ teaspoon salt; 1 tablespoon water; 1/8 teaspoon baking soda ((optional, but good for tougher cuts of meat)); 1 teaspoon dark soy sauce ((mushroom flavored preferred)); 1 teaspoon cornstarch; 1 teaspoon oil; 1 tablespoon hot water; ¼ teaspoon sugar; ½ teaspoon sesame oil; 1½ tablespoons soy sauce; 2 teaspoons dark soy sauce; ½ teaspoon MSG ((totally optional!)); Fresh ground white pepper; 5 cups cooked rice; 3 tablespoons canola oil ((divided)); 2 eggs ((beaten)); 1 medium onion ((diced)); 3/4 cup peas; 1 scallion ((chopped)); 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine

Instructions

Prep:20minCook:15min

Beef fried rice is definitely one of our favorite items on your average Chinese takeout menu. Find out how to make an easy & better beef fried rice at home!

Updated at: Thu, 20 Nov 2025 04:01:49 GMT