Chinese Fried Beef And Rice Recipe

Transform leftover roast beef into a sensational Chinese-inspired fried rice! This quick and easy recipe, approved by the Iowa Beef Industry Council, is perfect for a weeknight dinner. Cold rice (ideally 24 hours old) is key for preventing sticking – forget the minute rice! Get ready for a flavor explosion in just 20 minutes!

Prep Time 10 mins

Cook Time 20 mins

Calories 454.6 kcal

Protein 25g

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Ingredients for Chinese Fried Beef And Rice

2 large eggs
Cooking Oil
Garlic Cloves
1 cup chopped onion, 1 bell pepper (any color), chopped
1 cup chopped onion
Cooked Beef
Cooked Rice
2 tablespoons soy sauce

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How to Make Chinese Fried Beef And Rice

Whisk 2 large eggs with a dash of salt and pepper in a small bowl.
Heat a tablespoon of oil in a small pan over medium heat. Pour in the egg mixture and scramble until cooked through. Set aside.
In a large wok or frying pan, heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
Add 2 minced cloves of garlic to the hot oil and stir for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add 1 cup of chopped onion and 1 bell pepper (any color) and stir-fry for 1 minute.
Add 1.5 cups of thinly sliced leftover roast beef and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes, until heated through.
Add 3 cups of cold, cooked rice and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes, until heated through and slightly browned.
Stir in 2 tablespoons of soy sauce and the cooked scrambled eggs.
Serve immediately and garnish with chopped green onions (optional).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

44 g

Sugar

Fat

17g

Carbs

18g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Chinese Fried Beef And Rice?

Chinese Fried Beef And Rice takes about 30 minutes from start to finish — roughly 10 minutes to prepare and 20 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Chinese Fried Beef And Rice?

Chinese Fried Beef And Rice has approximately 454.6 calories per serving, with about 25 g protein, 18 g carbohydrates and 28 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Chinese Fried Beef And Rice?

The key ingredients for Chinese Fried Beef And Rice are Eggs, Cooking Oil, Garlic Cloves, Vegetables, Onion, Cooked Beef. See the full list with measurements above.