Description
This Baked Onion Beef Fried Rice Recipe is a delicious twist on classic fried rice, with caramelized onions, flavorful beef, and a hint of nuttiness from sesame oil. Baked to perfection with eggs for added richness, this dish is perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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- 4 cups Cold cooked rice, day-old, preferably Jasmine or long grain
- 2 medium Thinly sliced yellow onions
- 1 pound Ground beef or finely chopped leftover steak
- 3 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 inch Fresh ginger, minced
- 2 large Eggs
- 2 tablespoons Neutral oil (canola or avocado)
- 2 scallions Sliced green onions
- 1 tablespoon Butter
- 1 cup Optional vegetables (peas, carrots, bell pepper, or mushrooms)
Instructions
- Preparation: Break up any clumps in the cold rice.
- Sauté Onions: Sauté sliced onions until golden.
- Brown Beef: Brown the beef with garlic and ginger.
- Season: Stir in soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sesame oil.
- Combine: Toss in rice to coat evenly.
- Bake: Spread mixture in baking dish, crack eggs into wells, bake at 400°F for 10-12 mins.
- Fluff and Finish: Fluff eggs into rice, fold in butter, green onions, adjust seasoning, and add vegetables if desired.
Notes
- Leftovers store well for 3-4 days and reheat nicely.
- Flavors deepen overnight, serve with something crunchy or fresh for balance.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: Estimated 400 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg