24 Beef Fried Rice Recipes That Make You Forget About Takeout! 

September 7, 2024
Written by Kristy J. Norton

This is a beef fried rice lovers paradise – you have every kind of fried rice imaginable! From classic beef fried recipes to ones inspired by various cuisines, you have plenty of options to choose from. With these recipes, you can guarantee that your meals are bound to be a lot more flavorful. Check these out! 

beef fried rice

1. Classic Beef Fried Rice

Searching for a beef fried rice recipe that tastes just like your takeout? Well, look no further! Marinate the beef before frying and add it to cooked rice and scrambled egg. Toss all of this in a sweet and savory sauce, stir in veggies, and serve while hot! 

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Classic Beef Fried Rice

2. Savory Beef Fried Rice

One of the things that takes this fried rice to a whole new level is that the rice is cooked in chicken broth adding even more flavor into the mix! The beef and veggies are sauteed in aromatics and all the ingredients are cooked in a sweet, savory, and slightly spicy sauce. There is flavor in every bite! 

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Savory Beef Fried Rice

3. Ground Beef Fried Rice

Ground beef cooks up quickly and ensures that every bite of your fried rice contains a mouthful of beef! The ground beef is cooked in aromatics and tossed in with veggies, rice, and scrambled eggs. This is all coated in a super savory sauce made from soy sauce and oyster sauce. 

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Ground Beef Fried Rice

4. Steak Beef Fried Rice

If you love sirloin steak, then you are going to love this recipe – you are also going to love the fact that this fried rice is super easy to make! The sirloin steak is fried so that it has a little bit of char to it and then tossed in veggies and rice before being cooked in a dark and delicious sauce! 

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Steak Beef Fried Rice

5. Golden Steak Fried Rice

This golden fried rice gets its color from the rice being mixed with egg yolk! The beef is marinated and cooked as are the aromatics and egg whites. Once the rice is cooked, add the beef and veggies back in before cooking with butter and aromatics! 

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Golden Steak Fried Rice

6. Beef and Pineapple Fried Rice

Beef and pineapple go really well together, especially in fried rice! The recipe comes together quickly with marinated beef being sauteed followed by the pineapple and veggies. Season everything with soy sauce. If you really want to make an impression, serve this fried rice in a carved out pineapple half! 

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Beef and Pineapple Fried Rice

7. Teriyaki Beef Fried Rice

This beef fried rice really brings the flavor! Not only is the beef cooked in aromatics and mixed in with scrambled eggs, the rice and other ingredients are coated in the most incredible sauce! It is made from teriyaki sauce, sesame oil, ground ginger, and sriracha – you get just the right amount of sweetness and spiciness! 

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Teriyaki Beef Fried Rice

8. Beef and Mushroom Fried Rice

This is a super filling beef fried rice! Beef, rice, mushrooms – you have a whole meal here. The beef is marinated in a sweet and savory sauce before being stir-fried. The mushrooms are cooked in aromatics and then everything is simmered in broth and the marinade until all the flavor is thoroughly absorbed! 

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Beef and Mushroom Fried Rice

9. Beef and Broccoli Fried Rice

If you love the classic combination of beef and broccoli, then this is the fried rice for you! The beef is marinated in brown sugar, sesame oil, and soy sauce before being sauteed. Then the broccoli and carrots are cooked in aromatics and mixed in with scrambled eggs. The rice and beef are added in and topped off with more marinade sauce! 

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Beef and Broccoli Fried Rice

10. Thai Beef Fried Rice with Mangetout

There is just a ton of flavor to enjoy here! This beef fried rice is seasoned with yummy ingredients like beef stock mix, Thai red curry paste, aromatics, and chili flakes. The fried rice is further brightened up by basil and lime juice! 

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Thai Beef Fried Rice with Mangetout

11. Five Spice Beef Fried Rice

If you enjoy the strong and complex flavors of Chinese five spice, then this is the recipe for you! The beef, rice, and veggies are flavored with this powder as well as aromatics and the sweet and savory elements of the sauces. Finish this fried rice off with a squeeze of lime juice and coriander. 

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Five Spice Beef Fried Rice

12. Mongolian BBQ Beef Fried Rice

This is a super easy fried rice but also one that is incredibly flavorful! All you have to do is saute the beef and veggies, add in the rice and smother everything in Mongolian barbecue sauce! Make sure that all the ingredients are coated and serve while hot! 

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Mongolian BBQ Beef Fried Rice

13. Crispy Chilli Beef Fried Rice

If crispy chili beef is your favorite takeout dish then you are in for a treat with this recipe! This is such a flavorful dish because both the beef and the rice are individually cooked in a ton of spices, seasonings, and sauces. The result is an absolute explosion of flavor! 

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Crispy Chilli Beef Fried Rice

14. Beef Cauliflower Fried Rice

Trying to keep things low carb? Well, this fried rice is the way to go! This is also a very subtle fried rice recipe where the fresh ingredients take center stage. The beef is marinated and fried and added to veggies cooked in aromatics and cauliflower rice. This is all seasoned with tamari and then served while hot! 

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Beef Cauliflower Fried Rice

15. Bulgogi Style Beef Fried Rice

The key to making this beef fried rice taste amazing is to marinate the beef in soy sauce, sesame oil, Asian pear, mirin, and aromatics. This is stir fried and added to cooked veggies, eggs, and rice. Then everything is tossed in with soy sauce and kimchi for even more flavor! 

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Bulgogi Style Beef Fried Rice

16. Vietnamese Beef Fried Rice with Pickled Mustard Greens

Want to experiment with flavor? This is a great way to do it! The rice is combined with marinated and cooked beef, pickled mustard greens, eggs, and aromatics. This is all coated in a soy sauce, fish sauce, and oyster sauce mix and cooked to perfection! 

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Vietnamese Beef Fried Rice with Pickled Mustard Greens

17. Mexican Beef Rice with Peppers

This Mexican-inspired beef fried rice is just packed with flavor! The rice, ground beef, and veggies are tossed in spices like cumin and coriander and then further flavored by hot sauce. Green chiles bring the whole thing together with a mild spicy kick to the rice.

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Mexican Beef Rice with Peppers

18. Ginger Steak Fried Rice

Ginger adds tanginess along with a pungent flavor to this fried rice. Beef and eggs are cooked before ginger is stir fried along with other aromatics and veggies. Then, the rice and veggies are cooked in soy sauce with the beef, eggs, and green onions added in, mixed, and served! 

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Ginger Steak Fried Rice

19. Steak Kimchi Fried Rice

This is a simple beef fried recipe but one that is elevated thanks to the kimchi. The beef is marinated and cooked, added to aromatics, eggs, and rice. Then the kimchi is added in along with sauces and flavorings and cooked to perfection. 

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Steak Kimchi Fried Rice

20. Short Rib Fried Rice

There is nothing like the tender and flavorful meat from a short rib! This recipe strips this meat from the bones, minces it and adds it to a fried rice along with eggs and veggies. Everything is seasoned with soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sesame oil. 

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Short Rib Fried Rice

21. Leftover Beef Fried Rice 

Not sure what to do with leftover brisket? Well, here’s a novel idea – turn it into fried rice! This rice contains brisket, a ton of veggies, eggs, and rice! It is all seasoned with soy sauce and served alongside sriracha and lime slices. 

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Leftover Beef Fried Rice

22. Prime Rib Fried Rice

This is another recipe that shows you what to do with leftovers! If you have some prime rib roast just lying about, then cook it up with rice, fried eggs, and veggies. Drizzle this with soy sauce and sesame oil and garnish with green onions. 

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Prime Rib Fried Rice

23. Meatball Fried Rice 

If you want to speed things up here, then you can use premade meatballs or make them from scratch for more flavor! Fry the meatballs up, add to rice and veggies cooked in oyster sauce. It is as simple as that! 

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Meatball Fried Rice

24. Leftover Roast Beef Fried Rice 

Do you have leftovers from a roast beef meal? Well, you can toss it all together to make this delicious fried rice – you can even include any leftover veggies! This fried rice gets its incredible flavor from soy sauce, Chinese five spice, oyster sauce, and sesame oil! 

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Leftover Roast Beef Fried Rice

As you can see, your days of wasting money on takeout are over! You can use steak, roast, ribs, and ground beef to create all kinds of delicious fried rice recipes. Go ahead and test drive these recipes today! 

By Kristy J. Norton
I'm Kristy – a chef and connoisseur of all things BBQ! You can find me either in my kitchen (or someone else's) or at a big outdoor barbecue surrounded by friends and family. In both my professional and personal life I’ve picked up more than a few tips and tricks for turning out delicious food. I consider it a privilege to share it with others!
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