Beef Fried Rice

Beef Fried Rice is a classic stir-fried dish featuring cooked rice, tender slices of beef, and a colorful mix of vegetables like peas, carrots, and scallions, all tossed in a savory sauce. It's a staple of Chinese cuisine and a beloved staple in Chinese-American and other Asian culinary traditions, known for its satisfying texture and umami-rich flavor.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is a balanced meal, offering a good mix of carbohydrates from the rice, protein from the beef, and some fat from the cooking oil. It provides key nutrients like iron and B vitamins from the beef, along with fiber and vitamins from the vegetables, with a typical serving containing around 400-600 calories.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	350 kcal
Protein	15 g
Carbs	45 g
Fat	12 g
Fiber	2 g
Sugar	4 g
Sodium	800 mg
Potassium	300 mg
Iron	3 mg
Vitamin B12	1.5 mcg
Zinc	3 mg
Niacin (B3)	5 mg
Vitamin B6	0.4 mg
Phosphorus	200 mg
Selenium	20 mcg

Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Beef Fried Rice is a prime example of the culinary principle of 'wok hei'—the 'breath of the wok'—which imparts a distinctive smoky flavor from high-heat stir-frying. Nutritionally, it's a practical and efficient way to create a complete, one-pan meal that can be easily customized with whatever ingredients are on hand.