XO Sauce Beef Fried Rice (30 Minutes ONLY!)

I AM NOT KIDDING when I tell you that my husband DEVOURED bowls of this delicious savory XO Sauce Beef Fried Rice.

Imagine all the best flavors combined in one dish, Tender and flavorful beef, fluffy rice, and savory umami sauce; XO Sauce Beef Fried Rice is a must-try recipe that is EASY to make at home.

Inspired by one of my favorites, 99 Stir-fry street stall in Taiwan, this recipe is going to blow your mind! 

Whenever I miss Taiwan, I make my favorite XO Sauce Beef Fried Rice.

There are many fantastic beef fried rice recipes, but I promise combining XO sauce and beef will blow your mind.

If you have never tried XO sauce before, it is a spicy Hong Kong seafood sauce made mostly from scallops that provide the ultimate umami flavor.

Using high-quality XO sauce makes a world of difference as a little goes a long way. 

Here are a few secrets to SUPER TENDER Beef for your XO Sauce Beef Fried Rice every single time! 

• The first one is baking soda. I got this secret from a good friend who works at a Chinese restaurant; it is honestly a game-changer. No more eating tough beef at home, and hello to juicy, tender, silky beef! 
• The second tip is cutting against the grain and diagonally. Always cut against the grain and sideways to get thin slices. With this tip, it doesn’t matter what type of steak you get; it will turn out perfect every time! 
• The final tip is to freeze the beef for 10 minutes before you slice it, and this step will make it 100x easier to cut the meat.

The key to perfect fried rice is using COLD, DAY OLD Rice.

Please don’t use fresh rice as it will turn mushy. Before frying, I like to break the rice apart with my hands; it cuts down the cooking time, and each grain will get coated in the sauce. For those that are lazy, order take-out rice for $1 and fry up XO Sauce Beef Fried Rice the next day!

Do you want more EASY recipes that take less than 30 minutes? Here are some of my go-to recipes! 

• Din Tai Fung Egg Fried Rice (20 Minutes!)
• Soy Sauce Pan-fried Noodles (15 Minutes!)
• Chow Mein – Better than Takeout!
• Bok Choy with Garlic Sauce (10 Minutes ONLY!)

Ingredients 

• 1 lb of Beef (thinly sliced) 
• 4.5 tbsp of Soy Sauce 
• 1.5 tsp of Black Pepper 
• 1 tsp of Baking Soda 
• 2 tbsp of Corn Starch 
• 2.5 tbsp of Oil
• 3 stalks of Green Onion (separate white and green) 
• 3 Eggs 
• Salt and Pepper 
• ½ Onion (chopped) 
• 1 cup of Frozen Vegetables (peas, corn, and carrots) 
• 3-4 cups of Cold Cooked Rice 
• 2.5 tbsp of XO Sauce 

1. Marinate beef with 2 tbsp of soy sauce, 1 tsp of Black Pepper, 2 tbsp of Corn starch, 1 tsp of baking soda, and 2.5 tbsp of oil for 10 minutes. 
2. Beat the eggs and season with salt and pepper. 
3. In a pan, add in oil, and turn the heat to medium-high. Once the pan is hot, add in the beef and let it sit for 30 seconds. 
4. Statue for another 2-3 minutes or until beef is slightly brown, remove and set aside. 
5. Using the same pan, add in chopped onion and white parts of the green onion. Saute for 2-3 minutes or until the onion is translucent. 
6. Add in beaten eggs, let it sit for 30 seconds, and scramble for 1-2 minutes. 
7. Next, add in frozen vegetables and saute for another 1-2 minutes. 
8. Using your hands, break up the rice before frying. Add the cold-cooked rice into the pan, along with the beef. 
9. Season with 2.5 tbsp of soy sauce, 0.5 tbsp of black pepper, chopped green onion, and 2.5 tbsp of xo sauce. Saute together on high heat for another 1-2 minutes. 

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XO Sauce Beef Fried Rice

I AM NOT KIDDING when I tell you that my husband DEVOURED bowls of this delicious savory XO Sauce Beef Fried Rice. Imagine all the best flavors combined in one dish, Tender and flavorful beef, fluffy rice, and savory umami sauce; XO Sauce Beef Fried Rice is a must-try recipe that is EASY to make at home. Inspired by one of my favorites, 99 Stir-fry street stall in Taiwan, this recipe is going to blow your mind!

Prep Time10 minutes mins

Active Time20 minutes mins

Total Time30 minutes mins

Course: Appetizer, Main Course, Side Dish

Cuisine: American, Asian, Chinese, Taiwanese

Keyword: Asian Food, Asian Recipe Easy, Asian Recipes, Asian Recipes for Dinner, Authentic asian recipes, Beef, Beef Recipes, Chinese american food, Chinese Food, dinner Ideas, Easy, Easy Recipes, Fried rice, One Pot Dinner, rice bowl, rice recipes, Taiwanese Food, Taiwanese Recipes

Yield: 4 People

Materials

• 1 lb of Beef thinly sliced
• 4.5 tbsp of Soy Sauce
• 1.5 tsp of Black Pepper
• 1 tsp of Baking Soda
• 2 tbsp of Corn Starch
• 2.5 tbsp of Oil
• 3 stalks of Green Onion separate white and green
• 3 Eggs
• Salt and Pepper
• ½ Onion chopped
• 1 cup of Frozen Vegetables peas, corn, and carrots
• 3-4 cups of Cold Cooked Rice
• 2.5 tbsp of XO Sauce

Instructions

• Marinate beef with 2 tbsp of soy sauce, 1 tsp of Black Pepper, 2 tbsp of Corn starch, 1 tsp of baking soda, and 2.5 tbsp of oil for 10 minutes.
• Beat the eggs and season with salt and pepper.
• In a pan, add in oil, and turn the heat to medium-high. Once the pan is hot, add in the beef and let it sit for 30 seconds.
• Statue for another 2-3 minutes or until beef is slightly brown, remove and set aside.
• Using the same pan, add in chopped onion and white parts of the green onion. Saute for 2-3 minutes or until the onion is translucent.
• Add in beaten eggs, let it sit for 30 seconds, and scramble for 1-2 minutes.
• Next, add in frozen vegetables and saute for another 1-2 minutes.
• Using your hands, break up the rice before frying. Add the cold-cooked rice into the pan, along with the beef.
• Season with 2.5 tbsp of soy sauce, 0.5 tbsp of black pepper, chopped green onion, and 2.5 tbsp of xo sauce. Saute together on high heat for another 1-2 minutes.

Notes

The key to perfect fried rice is using COLD, DAY OLD Rice. Please don’t use fresh rice as it will turn mushy. Before frying, I like to break the rice apart with my hands; it cuts down the cooking time, and each grain will get coated in the sauce.