Better Than Takeout Beef & Broccoli Fried Rice

Ingredients

• 1 lb Strip Loin Beef (thinly sliced against the grain)
• 1 tsp Salt
• 0.5 tsp Black Pepper (freshly ground)
• 4 clove Garlic (minced (2 for marinate, 2 for sauté))
• 2 tbsp Sesame Oil (divided, toasted flavor)
• 3 tbsp Soy Sauce (low‑sodium preferred)
• 2 tbsp Oyster Sauce
• 0.25 tsp White Pepper
• 0.5 tsp Baking Soda (for velveting the beef)
• 2 tbsp Olive Oil (for stir‑frying)
• 1 medium Onion (diced)
• 2 cup Broccoli Florets (pre‑steamed in bag, ready to eat)
• 3 cup Cooked Rice (hot, day‑old rice works best)
• 1 tsp Chili Oil (optional, for heat)

Instructions

1. Slice the Beef

   Trim any excess fat from the strip‑loin and slice the meat very thinly against the grain.

   Time: PT5M

2. Marinate & Velveting

   Place the sliced beef in a bowl, add salt, pepper, minced garlic, 1 tbsp sesame oil, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp oyster sauce, white pepper, and ½ tsp baking soda. Mix well and let sit for 20 minutes.

   Time: PT20M

3. Pre‑heat Pan and Fry Beef

   Heat the wok over high heat, add 1 tbsp olive oil, and when the oil shimmers, add the marinated beef. Stir‑fry until the beef is about 80 % cooked, about 3‑4 minutes. Remove and set aside.

   Time: PT4M

   Temperature: high heat

4. Sauté Aromatics

   Add another 1 tbsp olive oil to the same pan, then add the diced onion and the remaining 2 cloves minced garlic. Stir‑fry until fragrant and the onion becomes translucent, about 2‑3 minutes.

   Time: PT3M

   Temperature: high heat

5. Add Broccoli

   Dump the pre‑steamed broccoli directly into the pan and stir‑fry for 2 minutes to heat through.

   Time: PT2M

   Temperature: high heat

6. Incorporate Rice and Sauces

   Add the hot cooked rice, then drizzle the remaining 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp oyster sauce, 1 tbsp sesame oil, and a pinch of white pepper. If you like heat, stir in the optional chili oil. Toss everything together for 2‑3 minutes until the rice is evenly coated and steaming hot.

   Time: PT3M

   Temperature: high heat

7. Finish with Beef

   Return the partially cooked beef to the wok, stir‑fry for another 2 minutes until the beef is fully cooked and everything is well combined.

   Time: PT2M

   Temperature: high heat

8. Serve

   Transfer the fried rice to a serving platter or bowls and enjoy immediately.

   Time: PT1M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

450

Protein

25 g

Carbohydrates

55 g

Fat

12 g

Fiber

4 g