Beef Fried Rice Recipe
A flavorful Beef Fried Rice Recipe with tender beef mince, peppers, peas, rice, and a savory soy-oyster sauce. Quick to prepare in just 30 minutes, perfect for a satisfying weeknight meal.
4 Servings
Ingredients
Main Dish:
- 1 teaspoon sunflower oil
- 500 g beef mince
- 1 onion finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic peeled and crushed
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger grated
- 2 peppers diced (any color of choice)
- 1 tablespoon Chinese five-spice
- 500 g microwave rice 2 packs
- 200 g frozen peas
For the Sauce:
- 3 tablespoons dark soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon dried chili flakes
To Serve (Optional):
- Spring onions scallions, thinly sliced
Instructions
Heat the oil
- Place a heavy-bottomed frying pan or wok over medium heat. Add the sunflower oil and allow it to warm.
Cook the beef
- Add the beef mince to the pan. Increase to high heat and cook for 5–10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned throughout.
Incorporate aromatics and vegetables
- Stir in the onion, garlic, ginger, peppers, and Chinese five-spice. Continue cooking for approximately 5 minutes, or until the onion begins to soften.
Prepare the sauce
- In a small bowl, combine the dark soy sauce, oyster sauce, and chili flakes. Mix well and set aside.
Add the rice
- Remove the microwave rice from its pouches, breaking apart any clumps by hand or with a spoon. Stir the rice into the pan with the beef mixture.
Combine peas and sauce
- Add the frozen peas, pour over the prepared sauce, and mix thoroughly. Cook for an additional 5–10 minutes, ensuring all ingredients are heated through and evenly coated.
Serve
- Transfer to serving plates or bowls, and garnish with sliced spring onions if desired.
Notes
To make this Beef Fried Rice Recipe gluten-free, substitute tamari or a certified gluten-free soy sauce in place of standard soy sauce, and use a gluten-free oyster sauce. Ensure the microwave rice used is also certified gluten-free.