Stir-Fried Beef with Egg-Fried Rice

A fiery beef stir-fry with flavorful egg-fried rice, featuring ginger, soy, and Sichuan peppercorns for a takeaway-style supper.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 637.2 kcals 2548.6 kcals
Carbohydrates 53.8 grams 215.2 grams
Fat 33.2 grams 132.8 grams
Protein 29.6 grams 118.4 grams
Cook Time
40 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
2
tsp
1.5
tsp
CondimentsSauces
Dairy
2
piece
Eggs
large, free-range, beaten
Fruits
1
tbsp
Dried Citrus Peel
soaked and coarsely chopped
GrainsCereals
400
ml
Long-Grain Rice
measured in a jug
Liquids
1
tbsp
Shaoxing Rice Wine
or dry sherry
Meat
450
g
Beef Fillet
cut into thick slices 5cm long against the grain
NutsSeeds
1
tsp
Salt
for rice
0.2
tsp
Black Pepper
freshly ground
2
piece
Dried Red Chillies
cut in half lengthways
2
tsp
Sichuan Peppercorns
roasted and finely ground
0.5
tsp
Salt
for beef
0.5
tsp
Black Pepper
freshly ground, for beef
OilsFats
2
tsp
Sesame Oil
for rice
2
tbsp
Groundnut Oil
or vegetable oil
2
tsp
Sesame Oil
for marinade
4
tbsp
Groundnut Oil
for stir-frying
2
tsp
Sesame Oil
finish for beef
Vegetables
2
tbsp
Spring Onions
finely chopped
1.5
tsp
Ginger
fresh, finely chopped

Steps

  • Wash the rice in several changes of water until clear.
  • Boil rice in a pot with water 2.5cm above the rice level for 15 minutes.
  • Cover tightly and cook on lowest heat for 15 minutes.
  • Spread rice on a tray to cool, then refrigerate until cold.
  • Marinade beef with soy sauce, rice wine, ginger, cornflour, and sesame oil for 20 minutes.
  • Whisk eggs with sesame oil and half the salt.
  • Stir-fry cold rice in hot groundnut oil for 3 minutes.
  • Pour in the egg mixture and stir-fry until set and dry.
  • Add remaining salt, pepper, and spring onions and transfer to a platter.
  • Stir-fry marinated beef in hot oil for 2 minutes until brown.
  • Drain beef in a colander and remove most oil from the wok.
  • Fry dried chillies for 10 seconds in the hot pan.
  • Return beef to the pan with remaining ingredients and stir-fry for 4 minutes.
  • Serve the beef immediately accompanied by the egg-fried rice.