Beef Fried Rice with Thai Aromatics
Beef Fried Rice with Thai Aromatics brings together tender ground beef, jasmine rice, and fiery bird’s eye chiles for a bold, aromatic bowl. Soy, fish, and oyster sauces layer savory depth, while cilantro, Thai basil, and a squeeze of lime add fresh lift. Serve for a quick weeknight dinner or a satisfying late-night meal.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves2
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Beef Fried Rice with Thai Aromatics, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 52 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 5 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 46 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 16
- Heart Health
- 48
- Metabolic
- 27
- Digestive
- 23
- Inflammatory
- 28
- Performance
- 31
- General Wellness
- 1
Heat a wok or skillet over medium-high heat. Add vegetable oil, then cook the shallot and minced chiles until translucent and fragrant, 3 to 5 minutes. Add the garlic and stir-fry until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in the ground beef and cook, stirring often, until evenly browned, about 5 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to move the beef mixture to a plate.
- 2
Lower the heat to medium and stir in the rice, breaking up any clumps. Let the rice cook, folding it constantly so it absorbs the juices from the wok, about 10 minutes. Make a well in the center of the rice and add the beaten eggs. Swirl the eggs and rice together in small circular motions until all the rice is coated with the eggs.
- 3
Return the beef mixture to the wok and toss to combine. Drizzle in the soy sauce, fish sauce, and oyster sauce while tossing to mix. Cook a few more minutes until well combined. Remove from the heat. Fold in the cilantro and basil.
- 4
Divide between 2 bowls and squeeze 1 lime wedge over each serving.
- Calories 1214.3 kcal High 61%
- Protein 44.61 g Good Source 89%
- Carbohydrate 176.61 g 64%
- Total Fat 35.45 g High 45%
- Saturated Fat 12.44 g High 62%
- Trans Fat 0.05 g High --
- Cholesterol 314.54 mg High 105%
- Sodium 1608.3 mg High 70%
- Dietary Fiber 3.24 g Moderate 12%
- Total Sugars 3.84 g --
- Added Sugars 1.77 g Low Source 4%
- Calcium 115.77 mg Low Source 9%
- Iron 4.5 mg Good Source 25%
- Potassium 398.85 mg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin A 154.01 mcg Moderate 17%
- Vitamin C 33.99 mg Good Source 38%
- Vitamin D 1.01 mcg Low Source 5%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Fish 🐟
- Eggs 🥚
- Soy 🌱
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Beef Fried Rice with Thai Aromatics is a Chinese dinner recipe made with 13 ingredients. It takes about 35 mins, serves 2, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Dried Chile Peppers, Eggs, Fish Sauce, and Fresh Basil. Each serving provides about 1214.3 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Beef Fried Rice with Thai Aromatics?
- It is a Chinese recipe made with 13 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Beef Fried Rice with Thai Aromatics made of?
- The main ingredients are Dried Chile Peppers, Eggs, Fish Sauce, Fresh Basil, Fresh Cilantro. The full list of 13 is above.
- What goes well with Beef Fried Rice with Thai Aromatics?
- Explore these Chinese side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Beef Fried Rice with Thai Aromatics?
- About 35 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 1214.3 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Beef Fried Rice with Thai Aromatics easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 13 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Beef Fried Rice with Thai Aromatics healthy?
- Beef Fried Rice with Thai Aromatics has an easyChef Pro health score of 38/100. Per serving, it provides 1214.3 calories and 44.61 g of protein, or 89% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1608.3 mg (70% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 12.44 g (62% of the Daily Value). It contains Fish, Eggs, Soy, Wheat and Gluten, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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