Steak fried rice egg rolls are a beefy, delicious twist on both egg rolls and fried rice. Classic fried rice full of deep Asian flavor gets a twist thanks to cubed sirloin steak. Then, it’s wrapped up in egg roll wrappers and fried until golden brown. Served with dipping sauce, these can be a delicious appetizer or main dish.
I love taking classic dishes and tweaking them to make something new and unexpected. It’s a fun way to make all my favorite dishes more interesting while still maintaining the core flavors that made me enjoy them so much in the first place.
This recipe has a double twist because I replaced the classic chicken or pork in the fried rice with beef, and then I stuffed it into egg rolls instead of the classic mixture we normally think of. The results? A beefy, Asian-inspired, hand-held feast that has all the flavors of a takeout meal in one package.
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Why You’ll Love This Egg Roll Recipe
- They’re easy to make using fresh or leftover steak fried rice.
- The sirloin steak in the fried rice gives it a deeper, meatier flavor than traditional chicken or pork.
- It combines the flavors of fried rice and egg rolls to create a full take-out meal you can hold in your hand.
- These egg rolls make a great appetizer, dinner, or addition to a potluck.
Ingredients
- Egg Roll Wrappers: Fried egg roll wrappers give these egg rolls their satisfying crunch.
- Cooked Rice: Rice is the foundation of this fried rice dish.
- Top Sirloin Steak: Cubed top sirloin steak cooks up tender and juicy and creates a bold, beefy flavor.
- Mixed Vegetables: Mixed vegetables are an easy way to add all the veggie goodness you need for fried rice.
- Scrambled Eggs: Scrambled eggs are a classic addition to any fried rice recipe.
For a full list of ingredients and their exact amounts, see the recipe card at the end of the post.
Flavor Variations
- Spicy: Add red pepper flakes or red chiles to the fried rice for a spicy kick.
- More Vegetables: Mushrooms, baby corn, bamboo shoots, water chestnuts, and your other favorite Asian veggies work well in this recipe.
- Rice: Medium grain white rice is classic for fried rice, but you can actually use any rice you prefer.
- Different Proteins: Make this fried rice with beef, pork, chicken, or shrimp.
How to Make This Fried Rice Egg Rolls Recipe
1: Cube the steak into bite-size pieces and season them with salt and pepper.
2: Sear the steak cubes in oil until browned on all sides. Then, set them aside.
3: Sauté the vegetables in oil until softened. Then, set them aside.
4: Scramble the eggs in the same skillet. Then, chop them into small pieces and set aside.
5: Cook the rice according to the package directions.
6: Melt butter in a large skillet. Then, add the rice, steak, eggs, vegetables, and the remaining ingredients and mix well.
7: Cook until everything is heated through. Set aside.
8: Using one egg roll at a time, lightly brush the edges with water, then add a heaping tablespoon to the center of the wrapper on a diagonal.
9: Wrap the outer edges over the filling, then fold the bottom and top edges over. Roll to seal.
10: Preheat the oil in a large frying pan, then carefully add a few egg rolls at a time to the oil and fry until golden on all sides.
11: Place the fried egg rolls on a plate lined with paper towels and continue until all the egg rolls are fried. Enjoy!
Hint
Be careful not to overfill your egg rolls, or the filling will ooze out while you fry them.
Storage
Refrigerate these egg rolls for up to 3 days in an airtight container. For longer storage, wrap them in plastic wrap and freeze them for up to 3 months in an airtight, freezer-safe container or heavy-duty freezer bag. Defrost overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.
To reheat the egg rolls in a batch, place them on a baking sheet and cook at 350 until heated through and crisp again. You can also microwave individual egg rolls at 1-minute intervals until heated through, although they won’t be very crispy.
What to Serve with Egg Rolls
Serve these egg rolls with your favorite dipping sauces for a full meal you can hold in your hand. They also make an excellent side to pair with your favorite Asian mains like egg foo young, sweet and sour chicken, beef and broccoli, and more. They’re prefect with everything you love from your local take-out spot.
Tips
- Fresh rice works well for this recipe, but for optimal results, try using cold, day-old rice.
- Keep the heat at medium when searing the steak. This allows them to get a good sear without overcooking.
- Scramble your eggs until they’re firm but wet. They’ll finish cooking to perfection when you add them to the rice.
- For deeper, more complex flavor, use the same pan for the entire dish, setting aside the previous ingredients and using the pan for the next.
Frequently Asked Questions
Traditionally, medium-grain white rice is used for fried rice. However, any rice can work. Just be sure to use cold, day-old rice to prevent sticking.
The beauty of steak is that it doesn’t have to be cooked through for food safety. Steak is perfectly done when it’s seared on the outside and your preferred pink color on the inside.
To scramble eggs for fried rice, cook them about 80% of the way. This means the eggs will be firm but still wet looking. Cooking them to this point allows them to finish cooking when you add them to the fried rice, keeping them from drying out.
The most accurate way to know when oil is hot enough is to use a thermometer. The heat should register between 350 and 400 degrees. If you don’t have a thermometer, use the handle of a wooden spoon. Dip the handle into the oil carefully. If it’s ready, you’ll see a lot of small bubbles form around the handle and start to rise to the top of the oil.
Try These Delicious Steak Fried Rice Egg Rolls
These steak fried rice egg rolls are packed with all the flavors we love in our take-out, and they’re easier to make than you’d think! Golden and crispy on the outside and loaded with beefy, veggie-filled goodness on the inside, these are a complete Asian-inspired meal you can hold in your hand. Give them a try, and I know you’ll make them a permanent part of your recipe rotation.
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Steak Fried Rice Egg Rolls
Ingredients
For the Steak
- 1 pound top sirloin steak, cut into ½ inch pieces
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
For the Fried Rice
- 6 cups cooked rice
- ½ cup onion, diced
- ½ cup frozen mixed vegetables
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup green onions, diced
- 2 tablespoons oil
- 6 large eggs scrambled
- 2 teaspoons sesame seeds
- ¾ cup soy sauce
- 5 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 package egg roll wrappers
- ½ cup water
- Oil for frying
Instructions
For the Steak
- Cut steak into ½ inch pieces and place in a medium size bowl.
- Sprinkle with salt and pepper and toss to coat evenly.
- In a large cast iron pan, over medium heat, melt butter and add oil.
- Once oil is hot, add in steak pieces.
- Sear steak, stirring frequently to ensure all sides are getting seared.
- Once steak is done, remove from pan and set aside.
For the Fried Rice
- In a medium skillet, over low-medium heat, add oil. Sauté onions, garlic, mixed veggies, and green onions. Remove from the pan and set aside.
- Add eggs into skillet and scramble. Chop into small pieces, remove from the pan, and set aside.
- Cook rice according to package directions and set aside.
- In a large skillet, melt butter over low-medium heat. Add in steak, rice, eggs, vegetables, sesame seeds, pepper, and soy sauce. Mix well.
- Cook over low-medium heat, stirring occasionally until heated through. Set aside.
- Take one egg roll wrapper at a time, brush around the edges with water, add a heaping tablespoon of rice into the center of the wrapper (wrapper is diagonal).
- Start out by folding both outer edges inward over the mixture, next fold the bottom edge over the mixture, and roll to seal.
- Continue until all wrappers have been filled and rolled.
Frying the Egg Rolls
- Heat oil in a large frying pan over medium/high heat to 350 degrees.
- Carefully add a few egg rolls to the hot oil at a time.
- Cook until golden brown on all sides.
- Remove from oil and place on a paper towel lined plate to absorb excess oil.
- Continue to fry egg rolls, a few at a time until all are golden brown.
Notes
Recipe Tips
- Fresh rice works well for this recipe, but for optimal results, try using cold, day-old rice.
- Keep the heat at medium when searing the steak. This allows them to get a good sear without overcooking.
- Scramble your eggs until they’re firm but wet. They’ll finish cooking to perfection when you add them to the rice.
- For deeper, more complex flavor, use the same pan for the entire dish, setting aside the previous ingredients and using the pan for the next.
Can you air fry these
HI Rhonda,
Yes, you sure can. Make sure to coat them in a little oil first and place in a single layer. I’d preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees and cook for 10-15 minutes flipping over half way through. Let us know how they turned out for you if you do try them this way. I hope this helps. 🙂