Garlic Butter Steak Fried Rice
A quick and easy dish combining juicy steak, garlic, and butter with fluffy fried rice, perfect for a comforting weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Steak Marinade
- 10 oz ribeye or sirloin steak, cubed Tender cut, perfect for fried rice.
- 1 tbsp soy sauce For marinade.
- 1 tbsp olive oil Helps marinate the steak.
- 1/2 tsp black pepper Enhances flavor.
Fried Rice Ingredients
- 3 cups cooked rice, chilled Prevents mushiness.
- 2 tbsp butter Adds richness.
- 4 cloves garlic, minced Main flavor component.
- 1/4 cup soy sauce For flavoring rice.
- 2 tsp sesame oil Adds nuttiness.
- 1 tsp oyster sauce Further enhances umami.
- 1/2 cup green onions, chopped For garnish and freshness.
- Salt and pepper, to taste For seasoning.
Instructions
Marinate the Steak
- In a bowl, toss the cubed steak with soy sauce, olive oil, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly and let marinate for 15 minutes.
Cook the Steak
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated steak and sear for 2-3 minutes until browned and tender. Remove from skillet and set aside.
Sauté Garlic
- In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and add butter. Once melted, add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the Rice
- Increase heat to high and add chilled rice. Toss with garlic butter and let crisp for 2-3 minutes.
Flavor the Rice
- Pour in soy sauce, sesame oil, and oyster sauce. Mix until each grain of rice is coated and heated through.
Combine and Garnish
- Add the cooked steak back to the skillet and toss with the rice. Stir in green onions and season with salt and pepper.
Serve
- Transfer to a large bowl and enjoy your Garlic Butter Steak Fried Rice hot.
Notes
Use day-old rice for the best texture and consider adding sesame seeds or additional green onions as garnish.