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Carne Asada Fried Rice

Carne Asada Fried Rice is like my favorite carne asada taco mixed with a classic Chinese fried rice and it's the best of both worlds combined!
Servings 6 to 8 servings
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds flap meat or flank steak
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • Kosher salt and coarse black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion diced
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 4 large eggs lightly beaten
  • 2 cups cooked Jasmine rice
  • 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Sriracha
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 4 scallions thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup cilantro chopped, plus more for topping
  • 3 to 4 radishes thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons crumbled cotija cheese
  • 1 lime cut into wedges

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, combine the meat, olive oil, spices and a large pinch of salt and pepper. Toss with your hands until evenly combined. Place on a baking sheet and broil on high until browned on both sides, about 5 minutes per side. You can also grill the steak on a stovetop grill pan or outdoor grill if you prefer. Transfer to a cutting board and allow to rest before dicing.
  • Place a large wok or large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, drizzle in 1 tablespoon of sesame oil and add the onion and garlic. Cook, stirring often, until the onions are translucent, about 3 to 4 minutes. Add the diced steak and give it a stir. Push everything to one side of the wok or skillet. Drizzle in the remaining tablespoon of sesame oil and add the eggs. Cook, stirring often, until the eggs have just cooked through and have set. Add the rice, soy sauce and sriracha, stirring until evenly combined. Stir in the peas, scallions and cilantro. Give it a taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more soy sauce, sriracha or sesame oil if needed. Cook for about a minute or two longer to warm up the peas. Remove from the heat and garnish with radish, more cilantro and cotija cheese. Serve with lime wedges and enjoy!
Author: The Candid Appetite