Steak Fried Rice

This healthy veggie-loaded steak fried rice is so delicious, it will certainly be a hit for the whole family! We are using brown rice which is nutrient dense mixed with cauliflower rice for added veggies and extra fiber! This is one of my favorite recipes and I hope you enjoy it as much as I do!

I love fried rice so much as it is a balanced filling meal especially when you add a lot of vegetables! It is kid-friendly and more importantly delicious and easy to make! You can use different kinds of protein as it is very versatile, for this one we chose a favorite which is sirloin steak!

Steak Fried Rice Ingredients

Protein/Veggies

• Sirloin Steak, about 10 oz. Flank steak would work great too.
• 1 ½ cup of brown rice. White rice would work too. I love to use frozen microwavable rice for this as it is the most convenient.
• 1 cup of frozen cauliflower rice
• 2 eggs
• 6 mushrooms
• 5 green onions
• 1 small zucchini
• 1 medium carrot
• 3-4 garlic cloves
• 1 medium shallot
• 1 small jalapeño

Spices/Condiments

• 2 teaspoons of toasted sesame oil
• 2 Tablespoons of coconut aminos. (Soy sauce or tamari would work too. They are saltier though so you would need only about 1 Tbsp)
• ½ tablespoon of avocado oil for cooking
• ½ teaspoon of salt
• ¼ teaspoon of pepper
• 1 teaspoon of butter to cook steak if you're not grilling it.
• (optional) 1 teaspoon of sesame seeds (more or less to taste)
• (optional) a drizzle of Sriracha for heat.

How to make Steak Fried Rice

You will need a large skillet and a pan, cast iron or grill to cook the steak.

Step one: Cook the rice (follow instructions on package. I love to use frozen microwavable rice for this as it's the most convenient). Prep the veggies. Wash and chopped the mushrooms, zucchini, shallot, garlic, jalapeño (save some seeds if you want a little heat. If not remove them). Cut your carrot julienne style and the green onions with reserving some of the green parts for garnish.

Step two: Cook the steak to your preferred doneness. After seasoning it with a little salt and pepper, grill it or sear it in a pan or cast iron. Depending on the thickness, the cooking time will vary anywhere from 3 to 8 min per side (or more if very thick). Once cooked, put aside to rest.

*If you use a thermometer, you will want to remove the steak from the heat at about 125 for rare, 135 for medium-rare, 145 for medium, 155 for medium-well and 165 for well-done.

Step three: Add the avocado oil to your large skillet and the veggies: shallot, garlic, green onions, cauliflower rice, carrot, zucchini and mushrooms. Add a pinch of the salt and pepper. Cook on medium high for 5-6 minutes stirring often.

Step four: Add your cooked rice, the sesame oil, coconut aminos, the rest of salt and pepper. Mix everything and cook for about 2 minutes.

Step five: Turn the heat down a bit and push everything to the sides to make a hole in the middle where you will add your 2 well beaten eggs that you will scramble. Once fully cooked start mixing the scramble eggs with everything else. Remove from heat and taste to see if you need any more salt to your preference. Slice the rested steak. Add to the fried rice. Add some sesame seeds, the reserved green onions and sriracha if you wish. Time to dig in! Enjoy!

Tips/ FAQs

What is coconut aminos?

→ Coconut aminos is made out of the coconut sap and doesn't taste like coconut. It is a great substitute for soy sauce. Its flavor is milder and it's less salty. It is a great alternative for people who have soy and wheat allergies or sensitivities. (fyi: soy sauce has wheat in it but tamari is gluten-free)

Storage: Store in an air-tight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.